Baseball Recap: Kings Christian Crusaders vs. Laton Mustangs
There's no place like home for Kings Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the Laton Mustangs on Friday. This was a revenge contest for Kings Christian, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-4 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
Deonte Reynolds spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Evan Mathis, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jasiah Zamaripa, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Kings Christian's victory bumped their record up to 2-7. As for Laton, they dropped their record down to 3-10 with that loss, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Kings Christian will challenge Coast Union at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Kings Christian has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Laton, they will head out on the road to take on Legacy Christian Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Legacy Christian Academy will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Laton surely won't give up without a fight.
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