It was a good run, but Kingman Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Kingman Bulldogs by a score of 4-3. Kingman Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Kingman apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February.
Rilee Otto made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two doubles, and an RBI. He hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for five straight games. Gavin Hopper was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple and a run.
On Kingman's side, Taelon Thomason made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Thomason was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Thomason wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Albert Lopez, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Kingman Academy's loss dropped their record down to 12-9. As for Kingman, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-13 record this season.
Kingman Academy will head out on the road to challenge St. John Paul II Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Kingman Academy is facing St. John Paul II Catholic at the right time seeing as St. John Paul II Catholic is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Kingman, they will be playing at home against Parker at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. The timing is sure in Kingman's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Parker has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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