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| 04/12/24 - Away | 14-3 W |
| 03/26/24 - Home | 17-3 W |
| 02/25/22 - Home | 15-0 W |
| 03/22/21 - Home | 12-0 W |
| 03/09/21 - Away | 15-2 W |
| + 5 more games |
Brandon has gone 9-1 against Pearl recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. Brandon will square off against Pearl at 6:30 p.m. Brandon's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Pearl's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Brandon is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: Petal, who was ranked 17th at the time (Brandon was ranked fourth). Brandon fell just short of Petal by a score of 6-5 on Friday. Bulldogs fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Panthers since on Friday.
Dakota Davis spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on nine hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Chloe Jenkins and Hannah Jo Sullivan stepped up to the plate in a big way. Jenkins scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4, while Sullivan scored a run while going 3-for-4. That's the most stolen bases Jenkins has posted since back in February.
Meanwhile, Pearl fell victim to Northwest Rankin and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 15-0 to the Cougars. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Having lost for the first time this season, Brandon fell to 13-1. As for Pearl, their loss dropped their record down to 10-4.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Brandon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Pearl struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Brandon took their win against Pearl when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 14-3. Will Brandon repeat their success, or does Pearl has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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