After only two runs in their last game, Kosciusko made sure to put some runs up on the board against Brandon on Saturday. The Kosciusko Whippets came out on top in a nail-biter against the Brandon Bulldogs and snuck past 10-8.
Anna grace Whitehead was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Whitehead has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Whitehead was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on GracieKate Burrell, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Makynlee Dickerson, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Like Kosciusko, Brandon also got a great game from a two-way player: Dakota Davis. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Davis was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Hannah Jo Sullivan made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Lila Harrison was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Kosciusko has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. As for Brandon, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-6.
Kosciusko will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Houston at 6:30 p.m. Houston is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Brandon, they will head out on the road to square off against Meridian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meridian is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so Brandon will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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