Benton has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.88 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost 12-2 to the Moberly Spartans. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Cardinals couldn't push the score so high this time.
Benton's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Moberly, they pushed their record up to 15-3 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Benton will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Maryville at 4:30 p.m. on the 28th. As for Moberly, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-1 victory against Owensville on the 19th.
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