King came out on top against South Shore International on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run first inning. The Jaguars blew past the Tars 14-8. The Jaguars' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Sam Roma
| 04/17/25 @ South Shore International | 8 |
| 04/18/24 @ Juarez | 3 |
| 04/11/24 @ Hyde Park | 8 |
Sam Roma made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kennedy Baniba, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jhanius Walls, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
King always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
King's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for South Shore International, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: King beat the Tars by a score of 24-19 on Saturday.
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