Antioch is 6-1 against Zion-Benton since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Antioch Sequoits will be playing at home against the Zion-Benton Zee-Bees at 10:00 a.m. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with six consecutive losses for Antioch and three for Zion-Benton.
Last Thursday, Antioch came up short against Grant Community and fell 7-4.
Antioch saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Olson, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Zion-Benton fell victim to Ridgewood and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 12-0 to the Rebels.
Antioch's loss dropped their record down to 8-15. As for Zion-Benton, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-15.
Antioch's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's match. Antioch has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Zion-Benton, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Antioch continue to outrun the ball?
Antioch beat Zion-Benton 13-9 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Antioch repeat their success, or does Zion-Benton have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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