Benson had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Pima Roughriders with a sharp 21-6 win on Friday. Benson might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five games by six runs or more this season.
Kaylei Taylor was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Akota Abbott, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
On Pima's side, Bentlee Hoops made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. Randi McEuen was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Benson's victory bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Pima, they dropped their record down to 1-11 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Benson will head out on the road to square off against Willcox at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Benson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Pima, they will head out on the road to take on Bisbee at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Pima has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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