If Benton was feeling good fresh off their 15-0 takedown of Richmond last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cardinals fell just short of the Savannah Savages by a score of 5-4 on Wednesday. The Cardinals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Savages apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Benton has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Savannah, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Benton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 16-4 win against Bishop LeBlond on the 17th. As for Savannah, they are taking a road trip to take on Park Hill at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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