The Benton Rangers will head out on the road to challenge the Crab Orchard Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Neither Benton nor Crab Orchard posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Benton's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Anna-Jonesboro on Thursday. They lost 15-0 to the Wildcats. Benton just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Crab Orchard lost 8-1 to Herrin on Wednesday.
Chelsi Miskelley put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Miskelley was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Benton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-18. As for Crab Orchard, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-7 record this season.
Benton couldn't quite finish off Crab Orchard in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 and fell 3-1. Can Benton avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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