Byrd was credited with an 11-0 victory over AUM last week, notching his consecutive complete game shutout and improving to 6-1 on the year. The senior left-hander tossed 11 strikeouts, one shy of his season-high, in seven innings and surrendered four hits and two balls. Facing 27 batters in performance, Byrd left AUM hitters with a .160 batting average to accompany his .000 ERA.
He was later named NCBWA DII National and South Region Pitcher of the Week for the week ending April 19, 2026.