Baseball Preview: Benton Rangers vs. Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats
The Benton Rangers will be playing at home against the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Benton is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home.
In their second game on Saturday, Benton had just enough and edged Edwards County out 8-6.
Mason Tieffel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Trey Severin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac Billington, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Anna-Jonesboro fell victim to a rough 12-6 loss at the hands of Nashville on Friday. Anna-Jonesboro has struggled against Nashville recently, as their matchup on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Drake Hartline was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Dylan Harvel, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and a triple.
Benton's victory bumped their record up to 5-14. As for Anna-Jonesboro, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-10.
Benton came up short against Anna-Jonesboro in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, falling 5-2. Will Benton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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