Benton had lost six straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 6-14 to make it seven. They fell just short of the Frankfort Redbirds by a score of 8-7. The Rangers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Redbirds earlier this season, when they won 11-8.
Jaycee Webb (2027) led a balanced group of hitters, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Taylor Ray-McGuire (2027) was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
As for Frankfort, with the victory, they broke their 11-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-16. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Benton since April 4, 2023.
On Frankfort's side, Ady Trogolo was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Reese James also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Looking ahead, Benton will face off against Murphysboro at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Frankfort, they have already played their next matchup, a 4-1 loss against Carmi-White County on the 29th.
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