Hayden Royal Game Report: vs Elkin

Hayden Royal

Batters Struck Out (Career)

04/01/25 vs Elkin	9
04/10/24 vs South Stokes	7
02/27/24 @ Thomasville	7
03/19/24 vs North Stokes	6
02/25/25 @ North Wilkes	4

Hayden Royal posted a new career-high in strikeouts on Tuesday. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk), good enough for us to rate the performance as the best he's had all season long. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

Looking ahead, Royal and Starmount will head out on the road to take on East Surry at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cardinals are coming into the match hot: they've won three straight at home. Will Royal and the Rams have enough to hand them a loss? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.