The Benton baseball team had its season come to an end Tuesday night as they lost to Smithville 5-3 in the Class 4 Sectionals at the Griffons Spring Sports Complex.

Smithville jumped out to a quick lead as they scored one run in the first and two more in the second inning to take a 3-0 lead.

The Warriors also scored runs in the fourth and fifth innings and led 5-1 heading to the bottom of the seventh.

Benton rallied with two runs and had two runners in scoring position with two outs but the Cardinals came up just short.

Benton ends its season 15-12, while Smithville improves to 20-7 and they’ll play Boonville Thursday in the Class 4 Quarterfinals.