Tallassee has not done well against Benjamin Russell recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way in their second game on Friday. The Tallassee Tigers had just enough and edged the Benjamin Russell Wildcats out 8-6. For Tallassee, this counts as revenge for the 8-1 loss Benjamin Russell walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
The team relied heavily on Brue Milner, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Walker Wells, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Tallassee is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. As for Benjamin Russell, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-12 record this season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Elmore County the next time they take the field. Tallassee will head out to face Elmore County at 7:00 p.m. in Friday's second game, while Benjamin Russell will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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