Baseball Recap: King William has no trouble against Mathews

By Team Reports Apr 19, 2024, 12:49am

Baseball Recap: King William Cavaliers vs. Mathews Blue Devils

King William put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over the Mathews Blue Devils. That looming 9-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for King William yet this season.

Colton Maiorana looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Timmy West and Grayson Reid did most of the damage at the plate: West scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Reid went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Daniel Burton was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

King William's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Mathews, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-5.

King William will square off against West Point at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. King William's pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so West Point's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mathews, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Essex at 5:00 p.m. The last three games Essex has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

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