King had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 3-7 to make it four. They came up short against the St. Luke's Storm, falling 13-2. The Vikings were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Storm earlier this season, when they won 3-0.
As for St. Luke's, they now have a winning record of 6-5. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For St. Luke's part, Christian Barbuto looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Christian Brown was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Stoleru, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, King will challenge Fieldston at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for St. Luke's, they will take on Greens Farms Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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