Benson proved they can win big on Monday (they won by ten) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Pima Roughriders 5-4. The win was nothing new for the Bobcats as they're now sitting on three straight.
Rawley Evans made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one stolen base.
Kellen Deskins
| 04/22/26 vs Pima | 2 |
| 05/16/25 @ Tombstone | 0 |
| 05/10/25 @ Bisbee | 3 |
In other batting news, Kellen Deskins was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2025.
Benson's record now sits at 14-11-1. As for Pima, the loss snapped their winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 12-11 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Benson will host Bisbee at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bobcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pumas have averaged an impressive 10.8 runs per game this season. As for Pima, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Valley Christian Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.43 runs per game on average), something the Roughriders will no doubt try to take advantage of.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
