Benton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell 6-2 to the Pinckneyville Panthers. The Rangers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Benton saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Holden Skibo, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Benton's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Pinckneyville, their record is now 8-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Benton will square off against DuQuoin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Rangers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pinckneyville, they will face off against Carterville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 10.5 runs per game this season.
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