The Branchville Yellow Jackets will head out to challenge the Palmetto Scholars Academy Phoenix at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Branchville's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Palmetto Scholars Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, Branchville didn't have quite enough to beat Colleton County and fell 4-3.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Palmetto Scholars Academy and Charleston Math & Science, and Charleston Math & Science kept the tradition alive. The Phoenix fell just short of the Riptide by a score of 7-6 last Tuesday.
Lexi Lubbehusen was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. Lubbehusen is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Kayleigh Wright, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Branchville's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Palmetto Scholars Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-3.
Branchville took their victory against Palmetto Scholars Academy when the teams last played back in May of 2019 by a conclusive 12-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Yellow Jackets since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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