The Benbrook Bobcats will take on the Polytechnic Parrots in a tournament on Saturday. Benbrook's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Polytechnic's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Benbrook saw some tournament action on Friday. They fell 5-2 to Arlington Heights. The Bobcats have struggled against the Yellowjackets recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meetings.
Benbrook saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Santiago Cruz, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Polytechnic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 22-5 to Bell.
Jorge Arredondo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Benbrook's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Polytechnic, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7-1.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Benbrook has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .477. However, it's not like Polytechnic struggles in that department as they've averaged .485. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Benbrook's way against Polytechnic when the teams last played back in March of 2024, as Benbrook made off with a 16-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Benbrook since the squad 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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