Royals Complete Sweep of Pikeville with Strong Performances in Games 2 and 3
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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Johnson (TN)
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1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 2 |
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Pikeville ( KY)
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1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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Johnson (TN)
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3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
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Pikeville ( KY)
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
PIKEVILLE, KY– The Royals capped off an impressive weekend by sweeping Pikeville on the road, securing back-to-back wins in Games 2 and 3 of the series. The Royals showcased resilience and strong team play, winning Game 2 by a score of 6-3 and Game 3 with an offensive explosion in an 11-3 victory.
Head coach Dave Serrano praised his team's effort. "Was very proud of our team going on the road this weekend at Pikeville and sweeping the series. That is never easy to do on the road. We are finding different ways to win games, and we have become very resilient as of late."
Game 2 Recap: Johnson 6, Pikeville 3
The Royals struck early, plating three runs in the first inning and adding two more in the third. They relied on solid pitching and timely hitting to hold off Pikeville's attempts at a comeback.
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Bryson Shown delivered a clutch three-run home run to lead the offense.
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Nolan Cusey drove in two runs, including a key RBI double.
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Braden Frank added an RBI single to contribute to the scoring.
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Nathan Hoffman earned the win on the mound, tossing 5.2 innings and allowing just two earned runs.
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James Showalter closed the game with two strong innings to secure the victory.
Game 3 Recap: Johnson 11, Pikeville 3
The Royals saved their best performance for the series finale, erupting for eight runs in the eighth inning to put the game away in dominant fashion.
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Luke Wilson and Bryson Shown each drove in two runs to fuel the offense.
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Brayden Taylor added two RBIs, providing key insurance runs late in the game.
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Garrett Borst pitched five scoreless innings, striking out four to earn the win.
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Ryan Dexter and Mason Schmidt combined for three innings of solid relief to close out the game.
Looking Ahead
With the sweep, the Royals (13-3, 5-1 AAC) continue their strong start to the season and establish themselves as a top contender in conference play. They will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next matchup.
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