M.L. King had lost five straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it six. They lost 21-1 to the Creekside Seminoles. Having soared to a lofty 24 runs in the game before, the Lions couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Creekside, their win bumped their record up to 5-2. Considering they have won five games by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Creekside's part, Rhianna Weaver made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Weaver has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sanai Smith, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Dazire Randle was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. M.L. King is set to take on their familiar foe Forest Park at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Creekside will challenge rival Pace Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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