Bronson is 0-10 against Bell since March of 2016 but things could change on Monday. The Bronson Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Bell Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Bronson has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Bronson came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 13-6 to Saint Francis Catholic.
Tristen ONeal made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Bell got their first taste of in-conference action this week and they started things off strong. They came out on top against Dixie County by a score of 10-6 on Friday. With that win, the Bulldogs brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Jackson Philman was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Bell's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 1-3 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Brandon Aguilar, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Bronson's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Bell, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Bronson has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Bell struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Bronson might still be hurting after the 14-0 defeat they got from Bell when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Bronson avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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