If Southampton was riding high off their 8-1 takedown of Brunswick last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Southampton Indians fell just short of the Colonial Heights Colonials by a score of 4-2 on Monday. Southampton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Colonial Heights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Southampton got a good showing from Levi Butler, who tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Butler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jaiden Godette was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Southampton's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Colonial Heights, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Southampton will head out on the road to challenge Sussex Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Colonial Heights, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Meadowbrook at 6:00 p.m. Colonial Heights is facing Meadowbrook at the right time seeing as Meadowbrook is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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