Benton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Eldorado Eagles a 10-0 shutout. The victory was just what Benton needed coming off of an 11-4 loss in their prior match.
Josh Owens was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Isaac Billington was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Benton pushed their record up to 2-5 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs per game. As for Eldorado, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Benton will be playing in front of their home fans against Carmi-White County at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Carmi-White County will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Benton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Eldorado, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Harrisburg at 4:30 p.m.
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