Benjamin is 2-8 against Cardinal Newman since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Benjamin Buccaneers will head out on the road to face off against the Cardinal Newman Crusaders at 6:30 p.m. Benjamin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Benjamin was not the first on the board last Tuesday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against Jensen Beach by a score of 7-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Benjamin.
Cannon Baughman tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Drew Buchanan, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Benjamin Swank was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Newman waltzed into their match on Wednesday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Cobras.
Max Gonzalez tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Alex Thompson picked up the save, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Cardinal Newman let Dominic Demarzo and Carsan Strolla loose on the outfield. Demarzo scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Strolla went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Finn Duran, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Benjamin's record is now 9-3. As for Cardinal Newman, their record now sits at 10-3-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Benjamin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Cardinal Newman struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Benjamin beat Cardinal Newman 8-3 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Benjamin since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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