Bennington hasn't had much luck against Moundridge recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Bulldogs will square off against the Wildcats. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Monday, Bennington beat Republic County 12-9. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Buffaloes recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Connor Fry made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Fry was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
Fry wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cade Laws, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Kaleb Hone was another, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Moundridge hadn't done well against Marion recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Wildcats won by a run and slipped past the Warriors 13-12. The game was the first time the Wildcats have beaten the Warriors on their field since May 7, 2021.
Bennington's record is now 3-5. As for Moundridge, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Bennington might still be hurting after the 14-2 defeat they got from Moundridge in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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