On Friday Brandon's undefeated season almost came to an end. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the West Lauderdale Knights. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 4-2 win the Knights walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2024.
Dakota Davis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hannah Jo Sullivan, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Brandon hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most three strikeouts in seven consecutive games dating back to last season.
Bulldogs
| 02/28/25 vs West Lauderdale | 4-3 |
| 02/24/25 vs Germantown | 10-0 |
| 02/10/25 vs North Pike | 14-2 |
| 04/27/24 vs D'Iberville | 4-3 |
| 04/19/24 vs Petal | 8-6 |
Brandon's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for West Lauderdale, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Coming up, Brandon will be taking part in a tournament against Neshoba Central at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for West Lauderdale, they will face off against Hernando at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Hernando will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something West Lauderdale surely won't give up without a fight.
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