It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Bedford ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They skirted past the Pioneer Pioneers 5-4. The Kicking Mules haven't had any issues with the Pioneers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Jason Bryant made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other pitching news, Evan Bullard tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
Brody Leonhard
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Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Brody Leonhard, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Brett McGraw also deserves some recognition as he got his first hits of the season.
Bedford's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Pioneer, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Bedford will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Pioneers: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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