Benton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Montgomery Red Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Benton of the 12-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
Benton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tommy Zajac, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
On Montgomery's side, Parker Bennett was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Bennett was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Benton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Montgomery, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Benton will take on Sugar Valley Rural at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Benton is facing Sugar Valley Rural at the right time seeing as Sugar Valley Rural is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Montgomery, they will head out on the road to challenge Towanda at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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