Mount Airy had lost five straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 4-11 to make it six. They came up short against the North Surry Greyhounds, falling 26-12. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Greyhounds this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-2 back in March.
Braelyn Conner was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs. Emberleighq Grey was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
As for North Surry, the victory snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 3-13 record. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On North Surry's side, Addison Hawks was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Hawks has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, North Surry got a massive performance out of Jayden Robertson, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those three runs gave Robertson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jaylen Green, who went 4-for-6 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Mount Airy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 14-0 defeat against Forbush on the 21st. As for North Surry, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 15-7 win against East Surry on the 21st.
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