Benjamin was the 15-5 winner over Pine Crest when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Buccaneers fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 3-2 on Saturday.
Benjamin got a good showing from Thomas Harris, who pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits.
At the plate, Benjamin saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Drew Buchanan, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Benjamin has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season. As for Pine Crest, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-5-1.
Benjamin and Pine Crest should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. The Buccaneers will take on Royal Palm Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (199 vs. 401). Meanwhile, Pine Crest (ranked 93rd) will meet South Plantation (ranked 342nd) at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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