Massac County had taken Benton down for three straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Thursday. The Patriots took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rangers. If the Patriots were looking for revenge after losing 10-7 to the Rangers when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Natalie Evans made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Baumgart, who went 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Massac County has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for Benton, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season.
Massac County will face off against Carterville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight. As for Benton, they will challenge Frankfort at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Redbirds will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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