It's playoff time, and Benson had no trouble coming through when it counted. They put the hurt on the Phoenix Country Day Eagles with a sharp 17-2 victory on Friday.
Kellen Deskins
| 05/09/25 vs Phoenix Country Day | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Thatcher | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Desert Christian | 2 |
| 03/24/25 @ Valley Union | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 2 |
Kellen Deskins was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning three RBI and three runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rawley Evans, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February. Dawson Judd was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four runs, one double, and one RBI.
Benson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are undefeated (9-0) when they post 11 or more hits.
Benson now has a winning record of 14-13-1. As for Phoenix Country Day, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 15-9 record.
Looking ahead, Benson will face off against Bisbee at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Pumas are coming into the contest with 13 straight wins at home, so the Bobcats will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Phoenix Country Day does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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