For the second straight game, Larkin will face off against West Aurora. The Royals will take on the Blackhawks at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Larkin has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while West Aurora will arrive with five straight wins.
Larkin fell victim to West Aurora and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Blackhawks, falling 15-0.
For West Aurora's part, Will Gray looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Gray has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Oscar Alexander Jr. was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. He has become a key player for West Aurora: the team is 15-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 7-8 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Angel Romero, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
West Aurora kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2025.
Larkin's loss dropped their record down to 9-15. As for West Aurora, their record is now 22-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Larkin has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like West Aurora struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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