All Star Game
Wow! What a game! Today was the Jr. High All Star baseball game held in Marion. Our team (east team) included Benton, Carmi, Eldorado, Hamilton Co., Harrisburg, Johnston City, Marion, and Metropolis. We were down 2 to 4 and had last bats in the 9th inning. We came back and won 5 to 4!! Yeah!! The West team included Anna, Carterville, Centralia, Dupo, DuQuoin, Herrin, Mt. Vernon, Murphysboro, West Frankfort, and Wolf Branch.
Bennett managed to get on 1st base when the catcher dropped the ball on his 3rd strike. He ended up stranded though on 1st in the 1st inning. He batted one more time and had a hard hit to left field that was caught. It looked like it was going foul but stayed fair and the left fielder had a great catch. Bennett played right field for 3 innings and no-one hit it out there. The first part of the game was a pitcher’s dule and there were many strike outs in the game. Bennett and his fellow Benton players were so happy to be a part of it and represent our team and town. They enjoyed hanging out with other players that they are friends with and have played against for the last several years.
We are so proud of Bennett. His endurance, strength, and motivation sets a great example for all athletes and cancer patients. He is going to bed early tonight because he is going duck and goose hunting early in the morning in Shelbyville. He can’t wait! We go Monday morning to check his counts, we are praying that they have increased dramatically so he can get back to his full dose of chemo.
May God continue to bless Bennett #10!
Hey Bennet glad to hear you are doing good and getting to go on the trip to New Orleans. I’m still here at childrens, so if you feel like stoping by on monday please do. I not going to get to go but I hope you have a great time with everybody. You will have to eat some cajun crawfish for me and again glad you are doing well and getting to do what you want.
Congrats on the GREAT game. Some good pics too. You’re in our prayes as well, high counts and continued good health.
We Pray Your Feaver Will Go Down, And You’s Will Get To Come Home Soon From The Hospital, It Probley Is A Cold, And You Can Still Make The Trip. Call In The Morning As Soon As You Find Out Anything. We Pray For A Safe Trip. PA & MA J.
Bennett & Cindy,
Hoping that your fever went away and that you can still make it on your trip this week! We’re thinking about you and praying that this little “bug” will pass quickly.
The Weimans
Dave, Alicia, Ethan & Ava
PS Ethan says, “I miss you Bennett, I wish you would come home from the hospital. Bennett and I want you, when you come home from the hospital, I want you to come to my farm.”