Branford took a 15-run defeat the last time they faced off against Williston, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Buccaneers narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Red Devils 6-5. The win was familiar territory for the Buccaneers, who have now won four games in a row.
Jackson Skinner made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jake Watkins, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (two). Troy Roberts was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Branford hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive matchups.
Buccaneers
| 04/03/25 vs Williston | 6-5 |
| 03/28/25 vs Wakulla Christian School | 8-2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Jefferson County | 10-0 |
| 03/20/25 vs Dixie County | 13-4 |
| 03/18/25 vs Bell | 7-4 |
| + 4 more games |
Branford's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-6. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Williston, their record is now 11-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Branford will venture away from home to square off against St. John Lutheran at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Williston, they will head out to take on Hawthorne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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