Antioch, IL — Today’s game against Antioch Sequoits was a heartbreaker for Zion-Benton, as they lost the lead late in a 3-2 defeat at Antioch Community High School. The game was tied at two in the top of the fifth when one run scored on a questionable balk. The pitching was strong on both sides with the Zee-Bees sitting down six. The Zee-Bees tied the game in the bottom of the third thanks to a steal of home by Brayden Graham, and a single by Michael Gonzalez. Mikey Gonzalez took the loss for Zion-Benton. The right-handed pitcher went seven innings, surrendering three runs (two earned) on seven hits, striking out six and walking one. Gonzalez led the Zee-Bees with one run batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Brayden Duran had two hits in three at bats. Brayden Graham added another hit for the Zee-Bees offense. Zion-Benton plays at home on Monday against Mundelein in their next game. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.