Branson scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They skirted past the Novato Hornets 9-8. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Branson as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Wilson Wendt looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Cooper Tenney was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaden Gustafson, who went 1-for-3 with four RBI.
On Novato's side, Cash Campbell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Griffin Vorhaus was another key contributor, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Novato kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Branson's win bumped their record up to 5-13. As for Novato, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-7.
Branson will head out on the road to face off against Terra Linda at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Terra Linda is coming into the game with seven straight losses at home, meaning Branson will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Novato, they will head out on the road to challenge Marin Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Novato: 2.6, Marin Catholic: 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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