Bennett had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Mitchell Marauders with a sharp 22-2 victory on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Tigers have posted since August 27th.
Colby Robichaud was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in August. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: she now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played.
In other batting news, Elizabeth Westendorf was incredible, firing off two home runs, nine RBI, and two triples while going 4-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Maddison Hawkins, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Bennett was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .462. That's a new trend for them: their average batting average was 18.3% earlier this season, but in their last five matches they've averaged 38.1%.
Bennett's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-13. As for Mitchell, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Bennett will have a chance to go back-to-back against Mitchell: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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