Sadly, Benton is still looking for their first win of the season after five contests. Their tough 18-0 loss to the Northwest Area Rangers on Thursday might stick with them for a while. That's two games in a row now that Benton has lost by exactly 18 runs.
For Northwest Area's part, Jenna Robaczewski and Addisyn Diltz were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Robaczewski tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Diltz pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At the plate, Robaczewski scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Diltz went 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Ruckle, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Jordin Bowman was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Benton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Northwest Area, their win bumped their record up to 9-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Benton will take on Montgomery at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Montgomery is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season. As for Northwest Area, they will head out on the road to square off against Crestwood at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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