Hampton extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 14 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-7. They came up short against the Surry County Cougars, falling 22-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Crabbers of the 21-11 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
As for Surry County, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-2. Considering they have won four games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Surry County's part, Hailey Livesay made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Livesay was even better at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with five runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those five runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Addyson Rogerson was a standout: she went a perfect 5-for-5 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Timberly Scott, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with six RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Hampton and Surry County will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Crabbers see the field they'll take on Denbigh at 4:30 p.m. on the 14th. As for Surry County, their break will end when they face Greensville County at 5:00 p.m. on the 13th.
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