With a playoff game on the line, Branson rose to the challenge on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 11-3 margin over the Head-Royce Jayhawks. Branson's victory was all the more impressive since Head-Royce was averaging only 3.83 runs allowed on the season.
Wilson Wendt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cooper Tenney, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Jackson Kayser was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Head-Royce's side, Ezra Goldfarb was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Silas Farhang, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
The win (which was Branson's third in a row) raised their record to 12-15. As for Head-Royce, their loss dropped their record down to 18-6.
As of now, neither Branson nor Head-Royce have any future games scheduled.
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