For the second straight game, Benton will face off against Haughton. The Tigers will welcome the Buccaneers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Benton will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.
Benton is returning to their home field after beating Haughton on theirs, despite the fact Haughton has dominated at home this season. The Tigers walked away with a 17-13 win over the Buccaneers on Saturday.
Hayden Millen was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in February. Brandon McCarthy was another key player, going 4-for-5 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Benton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .432. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .308 or higher in seven consecutive matchups.
Haughton has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-10 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Benton, their victory bumped their record up to 19-2-2.
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