King had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-8 to make it five. They fell just short of the Rye Country Day Wildcats by a score of 3-2. Vikings fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Wildcats since on Tuesday.
As for Rye Country Day, their victory bumped their record up to 7-3. The game was the first time they have beaten King on their field since May 15, 2021.
For Rye Country Day's part, Teddy Cooper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on 11 hits. Cooper has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brodie Moye, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
While King had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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