Benton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. Their rough 20-0 loss to the Bucktail Bucks might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Benton of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
For Bucktail's part, Makenzie Wagner was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Wagner has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Wagner was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs.
In other batting news, Makenna Stone was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Lola English was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Benton's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Bucktail, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Benton will take on Montgomery at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bucktail, they will be playing at home against Millville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Bucktail's favor is that they have posted big run totals every time they've taken the field this season.
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