Frankfort came into Tuesday's match having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Benton Rangers on Tuesday and snuck past 5-3. This was a revenge contest for Frankfort, as the team was forced to settle for a 5-2 loss when these two played last Friday.
For Benton's part, Collin Hill was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Benton saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Josh Owens, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Owens is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Frankfort's victory bumped their record up to 5-15. As for Benton, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-17.
Frankfort will head out on the road to challenge Carterville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Carterville is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Frankfort will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Benton will take on Murphysboro at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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