Benedictine took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Elyria Catholic, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bengals had just enough and edged out the Panthers 4-3. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Bengals as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Benedictine got a great performance from Brooks Liebel as he struck out nine batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Liebel also tossed two walks, which is notable because the Bengals are 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 3-12 otherwise.
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Zack Ade, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Danny Joyce was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Benedictine's win bumped their record up to 5-13. As for Elyria Catholic, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Benedictine will square off against Riverside at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Elyria Catholic, they will challenge Wellington at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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