Softball Recap: Branchville Yellow Jackets vs. Barnwell Warhorses
It was a good run, but Branchville unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Barnwell Warhorses by a score of 3-1. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Branchville couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Barnwell's part, Jaidyn Devore made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. Devore has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances. Devore was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Devore wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kendall O?Berry, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Branchville's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-10. As for Barnwell, they pushed their record up to 20-2 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Branchville will take on Green Sea Floyds at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Branchville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Green Sea Floyds' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Barnwell, they will be playing at home against Lake Marion at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Barnwell is facing Lake Marion at the right time seeing as Lake Marion is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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