King is 8-2 against Chamberlain since March of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The King Lions will be staying on the road to face off against the Chamberlain Storm at 10:00 a.m. Chamberlain took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on King, who comes in off a win.
King scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 20-0 margin over Middleton. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded King with their most commanding win of the season.
Jonathan Williams made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Williams was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Carlos Rivera looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
Back at the plate, Cooper Messenger was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Nico Brown was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Chamberlain pushed their score all the way to 13 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 17-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of Tampa Bay Tech. Chamberlain's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
King's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6. As for Chamberlain, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.
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