The Wakulla Christian School Saints will take on the Branford Buccaneers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wakulla Christian School is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for Wakulla Christian School after they put the first runs on the board on Thursday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Brookwood by a score of 5-4.
Wakulla Christian School saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jay Brown, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Another was Kory Paynter, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Branford). They blew past Eastside 22-5 on Wednesday. The victory was nothing new for the Buccaneers as they're now sitting on seven straight.
Jackson Skinner made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in nine consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring five runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-4. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kyler Williamson was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Patrick Williams was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
Branford always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .646. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eastside only posted an OBP of .483.
Branford pushed their record up to 18-6 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Wakulla Christian School, their loss dropped their record down to 10-9.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wakulla Christian School has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .478. However, it's not like Branford struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wakulla Christian School suffered a grim 8-2 defeat to Branford when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Saints have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
