After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, King brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They put the hurt on the Wharton Wildcats with a sharp 14-8 victory on Tuesday. Considering King's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Carlos Rivera looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Jayden Hill was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. Nico Brown was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
On Wharton's side, Jake Turer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Danny Munoz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
King's win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Wharton, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. King's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Robinson at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Robinson is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning King will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Wharton, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Leto at 7:00 p.m.
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