Branson hadn't done well against San Marin recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Bulls skirted past the Mustangs 4-3. This was a revenge game for the Bulls: when they faced off against the Mustangs on Wednesday, they had to take a 1-0 defeat.
Nathan Gill
| 04/24/26 vs San Marin | 5 |
| 04/15/26 vs Head-Royce | 4 |
| 04/02/26 vs Tamalpais | 4 |
| 03/31/26 @ Tamalpais | 2 |
| 03/24/26 vs Redwood | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Nathan Gill tossed a big game, tossing 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Colby Buxton, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and three runs. Branson is 3-1 when Buxton posts two or more runs, but 5-9 otherwise.
Branson's win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for San Marin, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Branson will venture away from home to take on Berean Christian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Bulls surely won't give up without a fight. As for San Marin, they will head out on the road to face off against Redwood at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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