Baseball Recap: Benton Find Success

Benton took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Vienna, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rangers skirted past the Eagles 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Rangers have posted against the Eagles since May 16, 2016.

Holden Skibo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Benton is 2-1 when Skibo allows one or fewer hits, but 11-15 otherwise. Skibo was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and one double. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.

Kaden Owens

Runs (Career)

05/21/26 vs Vienna	2
05/15/26 vs Goreville	1
05/13/26 @ Hamilton County	1
04/30/26 vs Murphysboro	1
04/21/26 @ Nashville	1

In other batting news, Kaden Owens was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Peyton Robinson also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.

Benton has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-16 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Vienna, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-18 record this season.

Benton will venture away from home to challenge Carbondale at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Vienna, they will host Murphysboro at 11:00 a.m. on Monday.