Benton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 11-1 loss at the hands of the Harrisburg Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Benton of the 13-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Benton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Drew Berkemeier, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
On Harrisburg's side, Ethan Golish made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Golish has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Golish was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Dawson Griffith was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Jack Ford was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Benton's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Harrisburg, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season.
Benton will look to defend their home field on Friday against Nashville at 4:30 p.m. Nashville will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Benton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Harrisburg, they will head out on the road to take on Carterville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Harrisburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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