The Benton Rangers will head out on the road to challenge the Herrin Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Benton has now lost 11 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 27.
Benton fell victim to Nashville and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to the Hornets.
Meanwhile, Herrin also failed to score in their most recent game. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Massac County on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for the Tigers in their meetings with the Patriots: they've now lost four in a row.
Benton's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Herrin, their loss dropped their record down to 7-10.
Benton was able to grind out a solid victory over Herrin in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, winning 4-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rangers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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