Benjamin's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Palm Beach Gardens Gators. That's more bragging rights for Benjamin, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
August Doskey tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Harrison Ashley was a standout: he scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Drew Buchanan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Palm Beach Gardens' side, Cameron Carpenter led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Gavin McSweeney was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Benjamin pushed their record up to 8-3 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs per game. As for Palm Beach Gardens, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-6.
Benjamin will head out on the road to face off against Jensen Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Palm Beach Gardens, they will be playing at home against Dwyer at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dwyer will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Palm Beach Gardens surely won't give up without a fight.
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