The Benton Panthers will head out on the road to square off against the Gravette Lions at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Benton's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Gravette's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Last Thursday, Benton faced Sheridan in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Benton took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sheridan. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Benton couldn't push the score so high this time.
Meanwhile, Gravette scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past Berryville 16-0. The result was nothing new for Gravette, who have now won six matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Meara Russell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Russell has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Russell was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Keeley Elsea, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kenlee Harris, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Benton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Gravette, their win bumped their record up to 8-6.
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