After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Creekside, Mays was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past the M.L. King Lions 20-6. The Raiders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ashley Easley was incredible, going 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Leah Riberts was another key player, going 4-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Mays kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Mays' win bumped their record up to 2-5. As for M.L. King, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mays will venture away from home to challenge Forest Park at 5:55 p.m. on Thursday. Forest Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season. As for M.L. King, they are taking a road trip to take on Creekside at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Creekside knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten run or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully M.L. King likes a good challenge.
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