Benton Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the West Lafayette Red Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bison of the 18-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Reagan Dowell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Hunter Biddle made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one double. That double marked the first that she hit this season.
Benton Central's record is now 1-3. As for West Lafayette, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Looking ahead, Benton Central will host Rensselaer Central at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for West Lafayette, they will square off against Clinton Central at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Red Devils' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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