Illinois High School Baseball - Benton holds off Herrin
April 13, 2023: Benton, IL 62812 Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Herrin Tigers (Herrin, IL), 4-0 in a league test.
With the win, Benton upgrades its record to 4-8 on the season. The Rangers host Goreville (Goreville, IL) to battle the Blackcats in a non-league test on Saturday, April 15. The Blackcats come into the test with a record of 6-2. Goreville lost 10-7 in their recent non-league test against Waltonville (Waltonville, IL)
With the defeat, Herrin falls to 6-9 on the season. The Tigers host Murphysboro (Murphysboro, IL) to battle the Red Devils in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio test on Monday, April 17. The Red Devils come into the test with a record of 10-3.