After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Smithfield, Bruton was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Lafayette Rams. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Rams recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Summer Hannam (Richard Bland) made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Hannam (Richard Bland) was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, one triple, and one stolen base. Hannam (Richard Bland) is crushing it when it comes to triples: she's hit at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Mass, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Maddy Califano, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
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| 03/25/26 - Away | 4-2 W |
| 05/23/25 - Home | 8-6 W |
| 04/23/25 - Away | 29-11 W |
| 05/13/24 - Away | 21-4 W |
| 04/12/24 - Home | 17-1 W |
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Bruton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Lafayette, their record is now 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Bruton will face off against Jamestown at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lafayette, they will challenge Poquoson at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Rams' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bull Islanders have averaged an impressive 11.2 runs per game this season.
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