Benjamin has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the St. John Paul II Academy Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Benjamin has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Benjamin gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over King's Academy.
Johnny Havlicek tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Derek Rubin, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Drew Buchanan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, St. John Paul II Academy came up short against Dwyer on Thursday and fell 8-5.
Benjamin's victory bumped their record up to 12-7. As for St. John Paul II Academy, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-10-1.
Benjamin beat St. John Paul II Academy 6-1 when the teams last played back in March. Does Benjamin have another victory up their sleeve, or will St. John Paul II Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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