After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Tinora, Elmwood was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They put the hurt on the Ada Bulldogs with a sharp 12-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Royals, who have now won four matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Zackery Gross made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nico Allen, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Ryken Zeigler, who went 3-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Royals
| 04/14/25 vs Ada | 15 |
| 04/12/25 @ Tinora | 5 |
| 04/11/25 @ Eastwood | 6 |
| 04/09/25 vs Vanlue | 13 |
| 04/03/25 vs Woodmore | 7 |
| + 9 more games |
Elmwood kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Elmwood's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for Ada, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Looking ahead, Elmwood will head out on the road to square off against Lima Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Ada, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Arlington at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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