Southside has not done well against Jones recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Southside Seahawks had just enough and edged the Jones Trojans out 12-11. The win made it back-to-back victories for Southside.
Mya Bryant spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and eight unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Southside let Lily McLean and Emily Mondragon loose on the outfield. McLean scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-5, while Mondragon scored two runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. McLean is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacqueline Gutierrez, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Southside's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Jones, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-9.
Southside will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Pamlico County, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Pamlico County will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Southside surely won't give up without a fight. As for Jones, they will head out on the road to square off against Lejeune at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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