Bennington extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 3-9 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Marion Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-6 on Tuesday.
Bennington saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. Brock Murk also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Marion, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-7. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games.
On Marion's side, Lander Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Smith also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Marion is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-7 otherwise. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bennington will host Sedgwick on Friday. The Cardinals will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Marion, they will welcome Inman at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Inman Teutons will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight.
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