Benton Central can finally bid farewell to their 17-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Monday. They came out on top against the Frontier Falcons by a score of 10-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). Benton Central's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Benton Central got a great performance from Annie Lank as she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Lank has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Azlee Reynolds was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Mariyah Rich was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Frontier's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Summer Kremer, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
Benton Central made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-16. As for Frontier, their loss was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Benton Central will play host again on Thursday to welcome Pioneer, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. As for Frontier, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. West Central knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matches -- so hopefully Frontier likes a good challenge.
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