Hunters Lane is 0-7 against Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet since April of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Hunters Lane Warriors will host the Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet Royals at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Hunters Lane came up short against LaVergne on Friday, falling 15-6. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ridha Alghatas
| 03/14/25 vs LaVergne | 3 |
| 04/30/24 @ McGavock | 0 |
| 04/22/24 @ Cane Ridge | 2 |
| 04/15/24 vs Antioch | 3 |
Ridha Alghatas put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Justin Cordoba Sosa made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-2. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Hayden Brown was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet lost 16-2 to Overton on Tuesday. The Royals have struggled against the Bobcats recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meetings.
Kai Bledsoe was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Hunters Lane's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hunters Lane hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .397. It's a different story for Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet, though, as they've only averaged .164. Will they be able to contain Hunters Lane's hitters?
Hunters Lane suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet when the teams last played back in April of 2022. Can Hunters Lane avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
