King was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell just short of the Juarez Eagles by a score of 13-12. The result was an unpleasant reminder to King of the 12-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Jaiden Steward led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Antwon King, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4.
King's loss dropped their record down to 2-8-1. As for Juarez, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-2.
King didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 14-4 victory vs. South Shore International on the 20th. Juarez has also already played their next matchup, a 26-3 defeat against Evergreen Park on the 19th.
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