Bennington proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by seven) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Roncalli Catholic Crimson Pride out 11-9. That's more bragging rights for Bennington, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Hudson Neuverth looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
At the plate, Hunter Spencer was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Caden Anderson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Roncalli Catholic's side, Nicholas Worthy was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Abel Jimenez Escobar, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Bennington's victory bumped their record up to 14-3. As for Roncalli Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Bennington will be playing in front of their home fans against Elkhorn at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last four games Elkhorn has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Roncalli Catholic, they will challenge Wahoo/Bishop Neumann at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Wahoo/Bishop Neumann is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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