Morrow extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-6. They lost 11-1 to the M.L. King Lions. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
As for M.L. King, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2. Considering they have won four games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For M.L. King's part, Keontae Banks made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Banks has posted since back in February of 2025. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Evan Fulks, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. He has become a key player for M.L. King: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-2 otherwise. Brandon Ray was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, one triple, and one double.
Coming up, Morrow will challenge Eagle's Landing at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for M.L. King, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, an 11-0 win against Redan on the 25th.
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