Baseball Recap: Roxborough Sets Scoring Season-High Against Martin Luther King

Wolves

Team Score (Highest)

04/21/25 vs Martin Luther King	17
03/18/25 vs Science Leadership Academy at Beeber	7
03/26/25 @ Tacony Academy Charter	5
03/21/25 vs Prep Charter	5
04/09/25 @ Franklin Learning Center	2

Roxborough extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 1-5 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 18-17 heartbreaker at the hands of the Martin Luther King Cougars. On the bright side, the 17- run effort marked the Wolves' highest-scoring matchup to date.

As for Martin Luther King, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The win continues a trend for them in their matchups with Roxborough: they've now won six in a row.

For Martin Luther King's part, Justin Reynolds made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Reynolds was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Reynolds is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ishmail Crawford-Mathis, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Quentin Taylor was another key player, getting on base in two of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roxborough will challenge George Washington at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Martin Luther King, they will take on Tacony Academy Charter at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lions will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.