Jena had lost six straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 9-11 to make it seven. They came up short against the Benton Tigers, falling 18-4. The Giants were not able to make up for their loss to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Benton, they are on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 16 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-3-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.9 runs over those games.
For Benton's part, Lucas Cox looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Cox has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Brody Turnipseed was a standout: he went 4-for-5 with four runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cole Snell, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Jena will head out to take on Haughton at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Benton, they will be playing at home against Airline at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
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