Leigh had lost five straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 15-8 to make it six. They fell just short of the Branham Bruins by a score of 4-2. The Longhorns were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bruins earlier this season, when they won 10-7.
Leigh saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lili Pon, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
As for Branham, they moved to 11-11 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Leigh since February 22, 2023.
On Branham's side, Taylor Bugliarello spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. Bugliarello has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Leigh will face off against rival Willow Glen at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Branham is set to challenge their familiar foe Ann Sobrato at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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