Baseball Recap: Benton Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Cardinals

Previous 3 Games

04/21/26 vs Smithville	8-6
04/20/26 @ Lincoln College Prep	12-7
04/17/26 vs Owensville	10-0

Benton had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the Smithville Warriors. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cardinals also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2025.

Benton's victory bumped their record up to 12-7. As for Smithville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Benton will challenge Maryville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Smithville, they will be playing at home against Pleasant Hill at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.