Brandon drops Game 1 of 7A South State series to Petal after Panthers’ 5-run 3rd inning

Brandon drops Game 1 of 7A South State series to Petal after Panthers’ 5-run 3rd inning

BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) – Petal plated five runs in the third inning to seize control and held on for a 10-7 victory over Brandon in Game 1 of the 7A South State Championship Friday night. Both teams entered the semifinal series riding five-game winning streaks. The game was tied 2-2 heading into the third before Petal broke it open. Panthers break game open in third With two runners in scoring position, a pitch went off the plate, bringing in Daw…