Benton was the 4-2 winner over Pinckneyville when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Rangers fell 5-1 to the Panthers on Friday.
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Hunter Irvin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Benton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaden Owens, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Benton has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season. As for Pinckneyville, their record is now 11-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Benton will challenge Waltonville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Pinckneyville, they will square off against Marion at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.
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