Braden River came into Monday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Southeast Seminoles on Monday. The Pirates not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since March 6th (when they won 12-2).
Braxton Rector
| 04/06/26 vs Southeast | 5 |
| 02/27/26 vs Lakewood Ranch | 4 |
| 02/13/26 vs Parrish Community | 4 |
| 03/17/26 vs Riverview Sarasota | 3 |
| 03/12/26 vs Palmetto | 3 |
Braxton Rector was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (five). He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Brody Wells looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (five).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Tristan Tallo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Jackson Williams was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Braden River was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Braden River's victory bumped their record up to 9-15. As for Southeast, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Coming up, Braden River will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Riverview Sarasota at 7:00 p.m. As for Southeast, they will head out on the road to face off against Palmetto at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Seminoles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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