The Brandon Bulldogs will face off against the Hernando Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Brandon will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Brandon is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They came out on top against Hernando by a score of 5-2.
Walker Hooks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jay McQueen, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last six games he's played. Ethan Trimble was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Brandon has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 24-12 record this season. As for Hernando, their defeat dropped their record down to 26-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Brandon has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hernando struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
