Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet dropped their record down to 11-9 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Overton Bobcats, falling 19-0. Having soared to a lofty 23 runs in the game before, the Royals' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Overton, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 13-4. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.8 runs over those games.
For Overton's part, Kaliyha Finley-Gray made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Finley-Gray has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Talitha Winningham was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kaileigh McCormick, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet will challenge Hume-Fogg at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Overton, they will head out on the road to challenge Lipscomb Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Bobcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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