Bennett was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Platte Canyon Huskies by a score of 26-24.
Bennett got a massive performance out of Maddison Hawkins, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Vivienne Gitke was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Bennett always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .628. That's a new trend for them: their average OBP was 28.5% earlier this season, but in their last five contests they've averaged 49.6%.
Bennett's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Platte Canyon, the win snapped their losing streak at 18 games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-9 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bennett will welcome Mitchell at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Mitchell is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Bennett will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Platte Canyon, they will take on Jefferson at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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