The Branham Bruins will take on the Pacific Grove Breakers on Tuesday. Branham will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
Branham is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over Presentation. The Bruins' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Taylor Bugliarello
| 05/23/26 vs Presentation | 10 |
| 05/15/26 @ Ann Sobrato | 6 |
| 05/13/26 vs Leigh | 12 |
| 05/06/26 @ Santa Teresa | 7 |
| 05/04/26 @ Archbishop Mitty | 10 |
| + 2 more games |
Taylor Bugliarello spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kaitlyn Douglas, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Madelyn Steiner was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Branham was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .484. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Pacific Grove narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Leland 2-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Breakers.
Pacific Grove also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Alex Giammanco gave up only one earned run on three hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Pacific Grove saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Destiny Buckles, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Pacific Grove's record is now 8-18. As for Branham, the win got them back to even at 12-12.
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