Mount Airy had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 4-6 to make it five. They lost 9-3 to the North Stokes Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bears of the 14-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Ella Brintle was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with four stolen bases.
As for North Stokes, they moved to 5-7 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by six runs or more this season.
On North Stokes' side, Lillie Chaney spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. Those six strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Chaney.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Madelyn Spencer, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Rosalyn Mitchell, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Coming up, Mount Airy will head out on the road to face off against East Surry at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Stokes, they have already played their next game, a 9-5 loss against Walkertown on the 6th.
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