Softball Game Preview: Branham Bruins vs. Gilroy Mustangs

The Branham Bruins will take on the Gilroy Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Branham and Ann Sobrato meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Bruins walked away with a 4-1 win over the Bulldogs.

Jacque Connolly - Hojas

Earned Runs

04/25/25 @ Ann Sobrato	1
04/16/25 @ Los Gatos	1
04/15/25 vs Leland	0

Jacque Connolly - Hojas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sophia Jones, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.

Meanwhile, Gilroy sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over Santa Teresa on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Saints: they've now won six in a row.

Gilroy also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Ariela Yslava gave up a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up nine Ks.

At the plate, Averi Peters was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.

Branham's victory bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Gilroy, their win bumped their record up to 13-6.