The Benton Rangers will face off against the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Benton and three for Anna-Jonesboro.
Benton lost 17-3 to DuQuoin on Monday.
Grant Owens made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Anna-Jonesboro's offense. They came up short against Nashville on Monday, falling 13-0.
Anna-Jonesboro's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Benton, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Benton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Anna-Jonesboro struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Benton couldn't quite get it done against Anna-Jonesboro in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 10-7. Will the Rangers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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