Pearl is 1-9 against Brandon since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. Pearl will be playing in front of their home fans against Brandon at 6:30 p.m. Pearl is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Friday just wasn't the day for Pearl's offense. They lost 15-0 to Northwest Rankin on Friday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, Brandon fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Petal on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 6-5. The loss was the Bulldogs' first of the season.
Dakota Davis spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on nine hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Chloe Jenkins and Hannah Jo Sullivan stepped up to the plate in a big way. Jenkins scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4, while Sullivan scored a run while going 3-for-4. That's the most stolen bases Jenkins has posted since back in February.
Having lost for the first time this season, Brandon fell to 13-1. As for Pearl, their loss dropped their record down to 10-4.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pearl hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .336. However, it's not like Brandon struggles in that department as they've averaged .354. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pearl suffered a grim 14-3 defeat to Brandon in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Pearl avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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