KIPP King unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mare Island Tech Academy Griffins on Wednesday. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Griffins apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Juan Huerta was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Manuel Sandoval Jr., who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Mare Island Tech Academy moved to 1-1 with that victory, which also ended their six-game losing streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. KIPP King will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge San Lorenzo at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mare Island Tech Academy, they will take on Kennedy at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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