Benton is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 19-1 to the Sugar Valley Rural Phoenix on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Benton of the 23-20 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Sugar Valley Rural's part, Dakota Holdren was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Holdren has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Holdren was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Cheyenne Weaver was a standout: she scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Olivia Johnson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing seven bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Benton's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Sugar Valley Rural, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-8.
Benton will face off against Sullivan County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sugar Valley Rural, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Bucktail at 4:30 p.m. Bucktail is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season.
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