Benton extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-5. They lost 15-0 to the Montgomery Red Raiders. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Red Raiders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-0 on April 2nd.
As for Montgomery, their win bumped their record up to 9-5. Considering they have won seven games by more than 13 runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Montgomery's part, JENNA HOUSEKNECHT made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. The dominant performance also gave HOUSEKNECHT a new career-high in strikeouts (four). She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
In other pitching news, ARIANNA SNYDER looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, ADDISON GREGER was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of CHLOE GORDNER, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coincidentally, Benton and Montgomery will both be playing Sugar Valley Rural the next time they take the field. The Red Raiders will host the Phoenix at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Tigers will head out to face them at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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