M.L. King won the last time they faced Miller Grove and things went their way on Monday too. The M.L. King Lions blew past the Miller Grove Wolverines 16-1. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for the Lions this season.
Keontae Banks was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits (and only one walk). The dominant performance gave him a new career-low in hits. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. Banks is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stole at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Evan Fulks, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Brandon Ray was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
Lions
| 02/24/25 vs Miller Grove | 11 |
| 02/21/25 @ Towers | 7 |
| 02/18/25 vs Towers | 4 |
| 02/10/25 vs Columbia | 4 |
| 04/18/24 vs Decatur | 1 |
| + 9 more games |
M.L. King kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
M.L. King pushed their record up to 4-0-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Lions challenge the Jaguars at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Miller Grove, they will square off against Cedar Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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