Benton hasn't had much luck against Montgomery recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Tigers will be playing at home against the Red Raiders at 4:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
As a matter of fact, Benton put up the most runs they have all season on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Sugar Valley Rural 28-27. The victory was some much needed relief for the Tigers as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Montgomery put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Millville with a sharp 19-3 win. Considering the Red Raiders have won eight games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jenna Houseknect made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Ava Hartman was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Madisyn Miller was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
Montgomery pushed their record up to 9-0 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Benton, their victory bumped their record up to 2-5.
Benton might still be hurting after the 17-2 loss they got from Montgomery when the teams last played on April 8th. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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