Royal extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Monday, dropping them down to 0-8. They lost 14-3 to the West Ranch Wildcats. The Highlanders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Mikaela Jones made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
As for West Ranch, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs over those games.
On West Ranch's side, NAOMI STOLL was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three doubles. Those three doubles gave STOLL a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of TORREY PRICE, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
Royal wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, an 11-2 victory against Grace on the 10th. As for West Ranch, they will host Golden Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Grizzlies have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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