Branson/Kim had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell victim to a rough 19-9 loss at the hands of the Sierra Grande Panthers on Saturday.
For Sierra Grande's part, Rolando Najera and Luis Roybal did most of the damage at the plate: Najera scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-3, while Roybal went 1-for-1 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Najera is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen two or more in the last five games he's played. Carlos Lopez was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
The win for Sierra Grande keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Branson/Kim will head out on the road to challenge Crowley County at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sierra Grande, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 24-14 victory vs. Non Varsity Opponent on the 15th.
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