Baseball Recap: Branford Buccaneers vs. Williston Red Devils
Branford came into Thursday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Williston Red Devils by a score of 13-8 on Thursday. With that win, Branford brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
The team relied heavily on Chason Blocker, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Andres Maysonet was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
On Williston's side, Blake Martin and Shamon Coleman did some serious damage despite the final result: Martin scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Coleman scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Koleby Benson, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with an RBI.
Branford's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Williston, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
Branford will be playing at home against Lafayette at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Branford is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Williston, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Dixie County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Dixie County is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Williston will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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