The matchup between Surry County and Brunswick on Thursday hardly resembled the 4-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Cougars put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 14-5 win. The victory continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won eight in a row.
Dalton Pierce made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Dawson Keckler was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple. He is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played. Madox Rath was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Surry County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive matchups.
Cougars
| 04/24/25 vs Brunswick | 14-5 |
| 04/03/25 vs Franklin | 10-0 |
| 03/25/25 vs Charles City | 24-2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Greensville County | 11-4 |
| 05/28/24 vs Cumberland | 2-1 |
| + 3 more games |
Surry County pushed their record up to 7-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average this season. As for Brunswick, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Surry County will challenge rival Sussex Central at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Brunswick is set to face off against their familiar foe Franklin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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