Carbondale hit Benton with a four-run third inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Rangers lost 13-4 to the Terriers. The Rangers were not able to make up for their loss to the Terriers from their previous meeting back in May of 2023.
Benton has also been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season. As for Carbondale, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 11-12.
Looking ahead, Benton will welcome Meridian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bobcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.85 runs per game on average), something the Rangers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Carbondale, they will challenge Marion at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Terriers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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