Benson is 0-6 against Bellevue East since April of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Bunnies will be playing in front of their home fans against the Chieftains at 4:30 p.m. Benson has given up an average of 15.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Benson is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 26th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They lost 12-0 to Omaha North.
Benson saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Muhammed Mukhlis, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that Mukhlis snagged this season.
Meanwhile, while Bellevue East put up plenty of runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Omaha Northwest. The Chieftains were the clear victors by a 14-0 margin over the Huskies. That looming 14-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Chieftains yet this season.
Ben Shearer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Bellevue East's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is undefeated (and 1-4 when he doesn't). Shearer was even better at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Connor Dolezal looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Ethan Greenwell was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ricky Scarpello, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Benson's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Bellevue East, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Benson suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Bellevue East when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will the Bunnies 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.
