Columbia Montour Vo-Tech extended their losing streak to seven on Monday, dropping their season record down to 1-12 in the process. They came up short against the Benton Tigers, falling 10-0. That's two games in a row now that the Rams have lost by exactly ten runs.
As for Benton, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. The result was nothing new for Benton, who have now won four contests by nine runs or more so far this season.
For Benton's part, Cam Davis and Ben Farwell were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Davis didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Farwell pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Davis posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. At the plate, Davis went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI, while Farwell went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Farwell has become a key player for Benton: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-4 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Layne Latorra, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Benton is undefeated when Latorra posts two or more runs, but 2-4 otherwise.
Columbia Montour Vo-Tech didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 12-2 loss against Sullivan County on the 29th. As for Benton, they will challenge Northwest Area at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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