Lions
| 04/15/25 vs Concord Christian | 20 |
| 03/29/25 @ Union County | 14 |
| 04/14/25 @ Concord Christian | 11 |
| 03/08/25 @ Cherokee | 8 |
| 02/25/25 @ Webb | 8 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask King's Academy). They put the hurt on Concord Christian with a sharp 20-2 victory on Tuesday. The win was familiar territory for King's Academy, who have now won three matches in a row.
Benjomar Flanegin made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Parker Ferree was a standout: he scored three runs while going 3-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of King's Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 7-13 when he doesn't). Gensley Ryan was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
King's Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .703. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
King's Academy's record is now 10-13. As for Concord Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 17 of their last 18 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 1-19-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. King's Academy will challenge Halls at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Concord Christian, they will take on Cosby at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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