Pearl lost against Brandon back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Pirates came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 13-5.
Lilly Byrd spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and 11 unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Pearl saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jessica Jenkins, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Ainsley Roberts was another, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Pearl's loss dropped their record down to 14-9. As for Brandon, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That somehow still isn't as good as their 18-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pearl will head out to square off against Florence at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games the Eagles have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Brandon, they will head out on the road to take on Northwest Rankin at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight.
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