Benton Central had lost three games at home, but after bumping their record up to 3-7 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the North Newton Spartans 5-4. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-1 on Monday.
Nolan Winkler made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Winkler was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaydric Tyson, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and two doubles. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Tanner Pitstick was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Benton Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .467. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Newton only posted a batting average of .296.
As for North Newton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7. On the bright side, the four- run performance marked their highest-scoring contest to date.
On North Newton's side, Nick Bartrom was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Bartrom has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Bryce Gibson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Hunter Crabtree, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Benton Central wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 9-1 loss against Logansport on the 26th. As for North Newton, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 5-4 defeat against Wheeler on the 26th.
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