The Goreville Blackcats will head out to face off against the Benton Rangers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Goreville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Benton's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Goreville came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Harrisburg, falling 10-1. The defeat continues a trend for the Blackcats in their meetings with the Bulldogs: they've now lost seven in a row.
Benton not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 21st (when they won 17-4). They put the hurt on Hamilton County with a sharp 14-3 win. The Rangers haven't had any issues with the Foxes recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Drake Porter was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Daylin Mcclanahan was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Benton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2025.
Goreville's loss dropped their record down to 21-4. As for Benton, their record is now 11-15.
Goreville got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 against Benton by a conclusive 11-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Blackcats since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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