Mason County bats finally come alive in the top of the 6th as the Royals break open a 5-1 game with 11 in the inning, punctuated by Richie Cox's 3-run blast. Soph LHP Keagan Burney goes the distance to get the win. Nice game at the plate for several Royals, including Cox (4-5, 3R, 5RBI - all 5 in the 6th inning), Keagen McGee (4-4, 3R, 4RBI), Woods (2-4, 2R, 2RBI). A special shout out to Royals catcher Clayton England (2-4, R, 3RBI), who gunned down a potential base stealer in the first inning to help preserve the Royal's early lead. Two rally-killing plays were both in the 3rd while the game was still close - a successful appeal on a miss of second base, and an inning-ending defensive gem by 1B Lee Sutton.

 

Royals face St. Patrick in the District final this evening.

Who will be pitching?

Good win. Royals need to come out strong to beat the Saints. Congrats to the Royals and good luck.