King hasn't had much luck against Gregory-Portland recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The King Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Gregory-Portland Wildcats at 2:00 p.m. King has given up an average of 11 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
King lost 21-1 to Flour Bluff on Monday. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Gregory-Portland fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Flour Bluff on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Hornets by a score of 9-8. The Wildcats' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Audrey Diercks was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Elizabeth Keith was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
King's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Gregory-Portland, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-7.
King might still be hurting after the 16-1 loss they got from Gregory-Portland when the teams last played back in February. Will King have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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