Kings Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They walked away with a 14-9 victory over the Laton Mustangs. The win was a breath of fresh air for Kings Christian as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Deonte Reynolds was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up six earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Reynolds was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Evan Mathis was a standout: he scored four runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Caiden Irwin, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
On Laton's side, Brian Ramirez was cooking despite his team's loss, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. Ramirez is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Cesar Meza was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Kings Christian's victory bumped their record up to 3-12. As for Laton, their loss dropped their record down to 7-14.
As of now, neither Kings Christian nor Laton have any future games scheduled.
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