Surry County had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 4-4 to make it four. They lost 16-0 to the Southampton Indians. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Cougars were not able to get on the board.
As for Southampton, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games.
For Southampton's part, Zoe Banks made a splash no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Banks has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, Charlee Powell was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Leah Frame, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Surry County is set to square off against their familiar foe Franklin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Southampton will take on rival Greensville County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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