Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask King). They came out on top against the Laredo LBJ Wolves by a score of 4-1 on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Mustangs also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2024.
Aidan Reyes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Reyes was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, Ethan Gamez was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Grant Hoogland, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
King's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2-1. As for Laredo LBJ, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
King's road trip will continue as they head out to face Floresville at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Mustangs 3, the Tigers/Jaguars 1.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Laredo LBJ, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will take on Ray at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday.
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