If Southampton Academy was riding high fresh off their 15-0 takedown of Tidewater Academy last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Southampton Academy took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fuqua Falcons on Thursday. Raiders fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Falcons since on Thursday.
Dutchess Rose spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, Southampton Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sara Hodges, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits Hodges has posted since back in April of 2024.
Southampton Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4-1 record this season. The win (which was Fuqua's fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southampton Academy will welcome Windsor at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Fuqua, they will host Kenston Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fuqua's pitchers better be ready for this one: Kenston Forest has averaged an impressive 11.9 runs per game this season.
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