Whale Branch had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They suffered a tough 15-0 loss at the hands of the Bridges Prep Buccaneers on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Whale Branch of the 10-9 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Bridges Prep's part, Tavin Almendarez and Joab Stephens made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Almendarez tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Stephens tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Almendarez scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Stephens scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Wesley Brown was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Will Swinney was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Bridges Prep's victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Whale Branch will square off against Branchville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bridges Prep, they will head out on the road to take on Coastal HomeSchool at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Coastal HomeSchool is coming into the matchup with seven straight losses at home, meaning Bridges Prep will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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