Braden River is 2-8 against Venice since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Pirates will head out to challenge the Indians at 6:00 p.m. Braden River has given up an average of 12.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Braden River is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 16-6 to Palmetto.
Braden River saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Seleighna Elizondo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was Elizondo's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Venice entered their contest against Evangelical Christian on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Indians fell just short of the Sentinels by a score of 4-3.
Jayde Neptune spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
Venice suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 12-5. As for Braden River, their loss dropped their record down to 3-14.
Braden River might still be hurting after the 19-0 defeat they got from Venice when the teams last played back in March. Can the Pirates avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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