King was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Durant Cougars. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2017.
King got a good showing from Caden Harrier, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Harrier has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Levi Dunlop was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Cooper Messenger also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
King's record is now 1-6. As for Durant, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
King and Durant's offenses will be put to the test in their next games. King and Leto (who has only given up four runs per game) will meet at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Durant will take on Bloomingdale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, a team that's only allowed 2.4 runs per game.
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