August 19th update
Our God is an unbelievable God!
Bennett is an unbelievable young man!
We were down 1 to 9 in the 5th inning against West Frankfort. Bennett is called in from center-field to the pitcher’s mound. He let up one hit in this inning. By the 7th inning, the score was now 6 to 9, Bennett was up to bat, he had a hard hit to the outfield, got a single and 2 runs batted in. So, he is on first base with the score now 8 to 9, E.H. is up to bat, hits it hard and Bennett runs from first to home scoring the tie run. It’s now 9 to 9 and we are in extra innings. Bennett is still pitching and walks the first two batters up, strikes out the next batter, and the next batter gets out. The score is still 9 to 9.
It’s our turn to bat, first batter gets out. 2nd batter, C.F. hits a triple! Next batter strikes out. Bennett is up with C.F. on 3rd base, there is two outs. Bennett has 1 ball and 2 strikes………………..
The next pitch, Bennett hits a good hit in the hole at 2nd base. C.F. comes in to win the game. 10 to 9. We won! We scored 9 runs in 3 innings and held them to one hit and no runs!
Bennett was so nervous but you would of never known it. He looked tired by the 8th inning pitching but there was no stopping him! Bennett said, “I only prayed to God twice, Mom.”
Bennett hasn’t pitched at all since he was 10 or 11and he had problems throwing strikes. Bennett has waited for this night maybe all of his life! Even before his diagnosis, he dreamt of games like this. He has told me for several days that he could do this. We are so thankful that he is getting the chance to show that he can. He had a single, and a walk off single and was the winning pitcher with no runs, let up 1 hit, 2 walks and 3 strike outs. Maybe 10 is his new lucky number? Since that’s his new jersey number. They didn’t have 35 in the school uniforms.
We are so proud of his team! They rallied back! Nights like tonight, makes the last 19 months worth it plus makes you forget of how sick Bennett really was or can be.
Thank you; Bennett’s supporters and prayer warriors through all of this. We couldn’t be as strong as we are today, if it wasn’t for you and our Almighty God.
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Bennett,
Sounds like you had an awesome game! Congrats! Love the pictures. Keep up the good work!
We Where There ,It Was An Unbeliveable Game . I Could’nt Belive My Own Eyes, It Was A Game Of A LifeTime And We Have Saw A Lot Of Games The Last 6 Years. Congratulations To Bennett And The Team And To Cindy On The Web Site Report
G. Pa & Ma. J.
Cindy- when I read your play by play I felt like I was at the game!!! It had to be awesome. I am so happy for Bennett and the Rangers. The pictures on the website are great. What a way to start 8th grade! I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. Bennett, I hope that you continue to feel well and I pray for an amazing 8th grade year for you.
Wow, what a game. Wish I could have been there, but the play by play suspense was killing me. I couldn’t read fast enough. Great job, Bennett. I guess you’ll get to pitch a lot more now. We are glad all is well, and continue to pray for you daily.
Congratulations - What a game!!! We pray for your continued strength and endurance. Keep it up!
We were at the first game and this second game! Bennett had a great hit, one of only 2, the first night. I picked Cody up from football and we couldn’t get to the game fast enough. Denny & Peyton were already there. We got there in time to witness the final inning. We are SO VERY PROUD of you and the team. I can’t out yell your Mom, but I can try! Keep Believing and Your Team Up and the wins will come!!!!!!!