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| 05/08/25 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 04/25/25 - Away | 4-1 W |
| 05/10/24 - Away | 4-0 W |
| 04/10/24 - Home | 1-4 L |
| 05/26/21 - Away | 10-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
Branham posted their closest victory since April 3, 2024 on Thursday. They skirted past the Ann Sobrato Bulldogs 5-4. The win continues a trend for the Bruins in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won three in a row.
Jacque Connolly - Hojas made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over 4.2 innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Taylor Bugliarello looked comfortable as she pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Madelyn Steiner was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of CC Bonnard, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
The victory got Branham back to even at 12-12. As for Ann Sobrato, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Branham will head out to challenge Leland at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ann Sobrato, they will venture away from home to face off against Santa Teresa at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Saints have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.04 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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