Englewood Stem was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss. They lost 11-3 to the King Jaguars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Englewood Stem of the 4-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For King's part, Jordan Walton was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. Walton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Walton was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kennedy Baniba and Antwon King did most of the damage at the plate: Baniba scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while King scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. King is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen two or more in the last four games he's played. Jaiden Steward was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Englewood Stem's loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for King, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-9-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Englewood Stem will take on Prosser at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for King, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Back of the Yards College Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. King is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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