The Bennett Tigers will venture away from home to take on the Mitchell Marauders at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Bennett is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Bennett came out on top against Yuma on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Tigers skirted past the Outlaws 9-8.
Brody Hawes
| 04/10/25 @ Platte Canyon | 3 |
| 04/07/25 vs Alameda | 3 |
| 05/02/25 @ Yuma | 2 |
| 04/26/25 @ Strasburg | 2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Arrupe Jesuit | 2 |
| + 10 more games |
The team relied heavily on Brody Hawes, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Bennett's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 6-1 (and 6-8 when he doesn't). Diego Madera also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Bennett kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Mitchell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 17-0 to Elizabeth.
Bennett's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-9. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Mitchell, their loss dropped their record down to 3-15.
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