Southern Wayne was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against the Goldsboro Cougars, falling 32-10. Even if the Saints couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Makayla Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Sylvia Graham, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Southern Wayne's defeat dropped their record down to 2-19. As for Goldsboro, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southern Wayne will host West Johnston at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Saints surely won't give up without a fight. As for Goldsboro, they will square off against Spring Creek at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars are facing the Gators at the right time seeing as the Gators are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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