The Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks will head out on the road to challenge Benson at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Dawson-Boyd came out on top against MACCRAY on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run second inning. The Blackjacks took their game against the Wolverines 9-5. The Blackjacks have beaten the Wolverines the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Wolverines has come to flipping the script.
Holland Schacherer was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Aedyn Dahl was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Benson hadn't done well against Upsala/Swanville recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Benson came out on top against Upsala/Swanville by a score of 5-1.
The team relied heavily on Max Nygaard, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-2. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. Andrew Nissen also deserves some recognition as he launched his first home run of the season.
Benson lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Dawson-Boyd's record now sits at 8-5. As for Benson, their record is now 11-5.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Dawson-Boyd hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Benson struggles in that department as they've averaged .343. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dawson-Boyd got the 'W' when the teams last played back in April of 2025 against Benson by a conclusive 9-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Blackjacks since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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