The Benton Bobcats will square off against the Independence Mustangs at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Benton has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Benton is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They lost 11-0 to Williamsburg. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Bobcats were not able to get on the board.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Independence and South Winneshiek, and Independence kept the tradition alive. The Mustangs skirted past the Warriors 2-1. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Warriors recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Benton's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Independence, their win bumped their record up to 2-9.
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