Baseball Recap: Branford Has No Trouble Against Jefferson County

Buccaneers

Margin (Wins)

02/28/25 vs St. John Lutheran	15
02/20/25 vs Eastside	15
02/18/25 @ Bronson	15
03/06/25 @ Jefferson County	12
02/14/25 vs Crescent City	9

Branford got themselves on the board against Jefferson County on Thursday, but Jefferson County never followed suit. They blew past the Jefferson County Tigers 12-0. Considering the Buccaneers have won five games by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Jackson Skinner was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

In other batting news, Branford let Patrick Williams and Kyler Williamson run wild. Williams scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-3, while Williamson scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Williams is becoming a predictor of Branford's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-4 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Enalee Perry, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.

Branford hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jefferson County struck out 13 times.

Branford is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. This is the second loss in a row for Jefferson County and nudges their season record down to 4-5.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Branford will welcome Chiefland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Branford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Jefferson County, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Franklin County at 7:00 p.m. Jefferson County has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.