Thatcher's last matchup with Benson could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Monday. The Eagles came up short against the Bobcats, falling 10-2. The Eagles' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Kody Bingham made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Paxton Echols, who went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases.
Thatcher's loss dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Benson, they now have a winning record of 11-10-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thatcher will take on Sabino at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Sabercats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.21 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Benson, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Augustine Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bobcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season.
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