Baseball Recap: Benton Central Find Success

Benton Central took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Covington, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bison skirted past the Trojans 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bison have posted since April 24, 2025.

Spencer Flook

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/09/26 vs Covington	4
04/06/26 vs South Newton	1
05/22/25 vs Parke Heritage	1
05/13/25 vs McCutcheon	1
04/28/25 @ Fountain Central	1

Benton Central let Spencer Flook and Nolan Winkler run wild. Flook went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double, while Winkler went 1-for-3 with one home run. Those four RBI gave Flook a new career-high. Lucas Snyder was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

Benton Central now has a winning record of 2-1.

Benton Central wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 16-0 win against Rensselaer Central on the 10th. As for Covington, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 1-0 victory against North Putnam on the 11th.