Brunswick had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-3 to make it five. They came up short against the Surry County Cougars, falling 12-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Colton Powell made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. Kaeden Moore also deserves some recognition as he got his first hits of the season.
As for Surry County, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.3 runs this season.
On Surry County's side, Dalton Pierce made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out 13 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits (and only one walk). Pierce was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Cayden Drew was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Drew is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Blake Edwards, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Brunswick will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Amelia County at 5:00 p.m. on April 7. As for Surry County, they will venture away from home to challenge Denbigh at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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