Benton was the 15-5 winner over Vienna when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Benton Rangers lost 11-1 to the Vienna Eagles on Friday. Benton's loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Benton saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grant Owens, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
On Vienna's side, Trace Moore made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Moore was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
In other batting news, Jacob Waters was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with five RBI and a triple. Owen Whitnel was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Benton's defeat dropped their record down to 9-21. As for Vienna, the win got them back to even at 14-14.
Benton will be playing in front of their home fans against Pinckneyville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Pinckneyville is coming into the game with five straight losses on the road, meaning Benton will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Vienna does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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