After only two runs in their last match, Stevenson made sure to put some runs up on the board against Zion-Benton on Tuesday. The Stevenson Patriots put the hurt on the Zion-Benton Zee-Bees with a sharp 11-1 win. With that victory, Stevenson brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Stevenson got a great performance from Will Kerksick as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Jackson Merdalo was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Aidan Crawley was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Stevenson has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season. As for Zion-Benton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stevenson will take on Vernon Hills at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Vernon Hills has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with four straight defeats, while Stevenson will come in with four straight wins. As for Zion-Benton, they will be playing at home against Ridgewood at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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