Benton Central has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Clinton Prairie Gophers at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Benton Central will be strutting in after a win while Clinton Prairie will be coming in after a loss.
Benton Central headed into their last game having not scored more than two runs for three straight, but Frontier let them put that streak behind them. Benton Central came out on top against Frontier on Monday by a score of 10-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). Benton Central's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Annie Lank tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Azlee Reynolds was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Mariyah Rich was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Clinton Prairie was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bethesda Christian.
Lily Coleman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kadie Fearnow, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Benton Central's victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-16. As for Clinton Prairie, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-12.
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