Benton dropped to 8-6 on Wednesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 12-1 to the Savannah Savages. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cardinals have suffered since March 28th.
As for Savannah, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season. Considering they have won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Savannah's part, they got a great performance from Braylon Ellis as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Ellis a new career-high.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mason Waitkoss, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jagger Jackson, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Benton will welcome Bishop LeBlond at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Savannah, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on East Buchanan at 4:30 p.m. on the 27th.
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