Branford is 2-8 against Dixie County since February of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Branford Buccaneers will host the Dixie County Bears at 7:00 p.m. Branford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Branford beat Bell 7-4. The victory continues a trend for the Buccaneers in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won three in a row.
Patrick Williams
| 03/18/25 vs Bell | 4 |
| 03/14/25 vs Bronson | 2 |
| 02/19/25 vs Fort White | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs St. John Lutheran | 1 |
| 02/18/25 @ Bronson | 1 |
Patrick Williams made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Williams was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
Williams wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kyler Williamson, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits Williamson has posted since back in February. Colby Beard was another, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Dixie County came up short against West Port on Tuesday and fell 5-2.
Branford pushed their record up to 10-5 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Dixie County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.
Dixie County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Branford has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. It's a different story for Dixie County, though, as they've only averaged .356. Will they be able to contain Branford's hitters?
Branford couldn't quite get it done against Dixie County in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 5-0. Will Branford have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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