Alexander Claussen struck out 12 and allowed only 2 hits on Thursday, leading the Benson Braves to a 12-2 victory over the Hancock Owls. Claussen, Reece Larson and Mason Moe led the Braves with two hits apiece. Jack Storlien had 2 RBI for Benson.
Davin Rose struck out 5 batters in 5 2/3 innings for the Owls. Offensively, Sebastian Salas drove in a run for Hancock. Jackson Koehl drew a pair of walks.
