Benjamin extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-5. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saint Andrew's Scots. If the Buccaneers were looking for revenge after losing 11-1 to the Scots when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Benjamin got a good showing from Ryan Smith, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Smith has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Luke Taplett was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Those RBI marked the first that he has brought in this season.
As for Saint Andrew's, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games.
On Saint Andrew's side, they let Luccas Mendez and Logan Katz run wild. Mendez went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI, while Katz went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Benjamin will take on Forest Hill at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Saint Andrew's, they will challenge Olympic Heights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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