Branson's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Lower Lake Trojans as they made off with a 14-1 win. That 13-run margin sets a new team best for the Bulls this season.
Holden Cane made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. He has become a key player for Branson: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-5 otherwise.
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In other batting news, Branson got a massive performance out of Colby Buxton, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave Buxton a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Leo Diaz, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Branson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
With the victory, Branson broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-6. As for Lower Lake, they dropped their record down to 2-6-1 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Looking ahead, Branson will challenge Tamalpais at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lower Lake, they will square off against Technology at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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