Dixie County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They lost 17-3 to the Branford Buccaneers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bears of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
Tearra Collins and Jaciee Brown did some serious damage despite the final result: Collins went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Brown went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for Branford, their record now sits at 4-1. The result was nothing new for the Buccaneers, who have now won three matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.
On Branford's side, Mallory Blue made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Blue has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Hunter Revis was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Miller, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Coincidentally, Dixie County and Branford will both be playing Lafayette the next time they take the field. The Bears will host the Hornets at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Buccaneers will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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