For the second straight game, Brandon will face off against Northwest Rankin. The Bulldogs will challenge the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Brandon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Brandon earned a 6-2 victory over Northwest Rankin. The win continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won four in a row.
Jackson Clark
| 04/15/25 vs Northwest Rankin | 12 |
| 04/08/25 @ Oak Grove | 8 |
| 04/01/25 @ Pearl | 7 |
| 03/25/25 vs Petal | 13 |
| 03/19/25 vs Meridian | 9 |
| 03/13/25 vs Columbia Academy | 10 |
Jackson Clark spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Keith Forbes, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Northwest Rankin moved to 12-13-1 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak. As for Brandon, their victory bumped their record up to 16-11.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Brandon has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Northwest Rankin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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