Benton Central is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 17-5 to the Lafayette Central Catholic Knights on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Benton Central of the 14-13 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Madison Minniear was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Julianna Sibray, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and a triple.
Even though they lost, Benton Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Lafayette Central Catholic's side, Ashlynn Duffy made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Duffy was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-6.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ellie Walter, who went 2-for-6 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Avry Gaylord was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Benton Central's loss dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Lafayette Central Catholic, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-12.
While Benton Central had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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