Edwards County gave up the first runs on Saturday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Benton Rangers and snuck past 4-3.
Danika Phillips spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Edwards County's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Allison Groff, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Edwards County is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 20-11 record this season. As for Benton, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-20.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Edwards County will take on Cisne at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Cisne is coming into the game with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Edwards County will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Benton, they will be playing at home against Woodlawn at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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