Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bennett). They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over the Valley Vikings on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since April 5, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Evan Dear, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Rafael Ibarra, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4.
Bennett was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .382. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

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| 03/25/25 - Away | 7-5 W |
| 03/30/22 - Away | 10-5 W |
| 04/13/19 - Away | 1-11 L |
| 03/15/18 - Away | 7-8 L |
| 03/16/17 - Home | 4-8 L |
| + 2 more games |
Bennett's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Coming up, Bennett will take on Englewood at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The game will give Bennett their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Valley, they will square off against Highland at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Valley will need to watch out since Highland has now posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season.
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