The Branford Buccaneers will take on the Columbia Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Branford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Columbia will take on a team with plenty of momentum: Branford extended their winning streak to three on Friday. The Buccaneers came out on top against Williston by a score of 8-4.
Laila Arnold spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Morgan Brennan and Mallory Blue did most of the damage at the plate: Brennan went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Blue went 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI Blue has posted since back in February.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Columbia's offense. They came up short against Trenton on Thursday, falling 8-0. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Columbia's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Branford's win bumped their record up to 16-5. As for Columbia, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 11-7.
Branford's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Buccaneers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Columbia, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Branford continue to outrun the ball?
Branford couldn't quite get it done against Columbia when the teams last played back in March as they fell 14-10. Will the Buccaneers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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