Rensselaer Central and Benton Central are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2021, but likely not for long. The Bombers will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Bison at 5:30 p.m. Rensselaer Central will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Rensselaer Central will bounce into Monday's matchup after beating Hebron, who they had gone 1-7 against in their eight prior meetings. The Bombers put the hurt on the Hawks with a sharp 14-5 victory on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Bombers, who have now won ten games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Kami Davis made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted over her last eight contests.
Kylie Spencer
| 05/22/25 @ Hebron | 4 |
| 05/11/24 vs North Judson-San Pierre | 3 |
| 05/02/24 @ North Judson-San Pierre | 3 |
| 05/13/25 @ Tri-Township | 2 |
| 05/08/25 vs North Judson-San Pierre | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kylie Spencer, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kali Northcutt, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Meanwhile, Benton Central came up short against Pioneer on Thursday, falling 13-3.
Madison Minniear was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Rensselaer Central's win bumped their record up to 15-8. As for Benton Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 14 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-20 record this season.
Benton Central's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Rensselaer Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. It's a different story for Benton Central, though, as they've only averaged .349. Will they be able to contain Rensselaer Central's hitters?
Rensselaer Central took their victory against Benton Central when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 13-2 score. Do the Bombers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bison turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
