Mount Airy had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it eight. They lost 11-3 to the South Stokes Sauras. The Granite Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Sauras apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
As for South Stokes, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games.
For South Stokes' part, Tucker Monday was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Monday has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Levi Bailey, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2025. Kiptyn Middleton also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen bases of the season.
Looking ahead, Mount Airy will venture away from home to face off against Forbush at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Granite Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season. As for South Stokes, they will host Triad Baptist Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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