Pelion had lost three straight, but after bumping their record up to 5-6 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They never let the Horse Creek Academy Stallions get on the board and left with a 4-0 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Panthers also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2024.
Brayden Branham
| 03/25/26 vs Horse Creek Academy | 3 |
| 03/19/26 @ Ninety Six | 2 |
| 03/09/26 @ Swansea | 1 |
| 03/04/26 vs South Aiken | 1 |
| 03/02/26 vs Northside Christian Academy | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Brayden Branham was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over four innings pitched. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
Pelion hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive games.
As for Horse Creek Academy, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 6-4 record. They were red-hot at the plate heading into the contest (they scored no less than ten runs in the four matchups prior), but Pelion's pitcher proved too tough.
On Horse Creek Academy's side, Bryce Gunter was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases and one triple.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pelion will welcome Saluda at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Horse Creek Academy, they will be playing at home against Wagener-Salley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The War Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.75 runs per game on average), something the Stallions will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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