KIPP King proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 14) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Mare Island Tech Academy Griffins 8-7. The win was familiar territory for the Lions, who have now won three matches in a row.
Gabriel Acevedo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases and two runs.
Manuel Sandoval Jr.
| 04/11/25 @ Impact Academy of Arts & Technology | 5 |
| 03/26/25 vs Impact Academy of Arts & Technology | 5 |
| 03/28/25 @ Burton | 4 |
| 04/23/25 @ Mare Island Tech Academy | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy | 3 |
| + 3 more games |
In other batting news, Manuel Sandoval Jr. was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He has become a key player for KIPP King: the team is 6-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-3 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Richard Huerta, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
KIPP King was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .481. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .323 or higher in ten consecutive games.
KIPP King's record is now 8-4. As for Mare Island Tech Academy, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-7.
Mare Island Tech Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 0-0 victory against Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy on the 25th. Hopefully KIPP King paid attention to the Griffins' matchup: the next time they hit the field, they'll take on the Griffins at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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