The Pro Stock Royals Academy Royals will square off against the Cannon Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Pro Stock Royals Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Cannon will be up against a hot Pro Stock Royals Academy team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. Pro Stock Royals Academy walked away with a 5-1 victory over Charlotte S on Tuesday. While the Royals didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
David Rowles
| 03/25/25 vs Charlotte S | 14 |
| 03/21/25 vs Ocean City | 9 |
| 03/11/25 vs Charlotte S | 9 |
| 04/26/24 @ Fort Mill | 7 |
| 03/12/24 vs NorthPoint Christian Academy | 7 |
David Rowles spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. Those 14 strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
At the plate, Pro Stock Royals Academy saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alex Ramos, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another was Luke Miller, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Pro Stock Royals Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Charlotte S only posted an OBP of .214.
Meanwhile, Cannon fell victim to Covenant Day and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lions. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bennett Miller was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Pro Stock Royals Academy pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Cannon, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Pro Stock Royals Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Cannon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Pro Stock Royals Academy couldn't quite get it done against Cannon in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 9-4. Will Pro Stock Royals Academy 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.
