Baseball Preview: King William Cavaliers vs. West Point Pointers
King William is 9-1 against West Point since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The King William Cavaliers will head out on the road to take on the West Point Pointers at 6:00 p.m. King William is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
King William scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Mathews with a sharp 9-1 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded King William with their most commanding win of the season.
Colton Maiorana looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Timmy West was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Daniel Burton was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 22 runs the game before, West Point was a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They fell victim to a rough 7-1 loss at the hands of Middlesex. West Point has struggled against Middlesex recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
King William's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for West Point, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
King William took their victory against West Point when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 12-1. Does King William have another victory up their sleeve, or will West Point turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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