For the second straight game, Royal Oak will face off against Ferndale. The Ravens will head out on the road to face off against the Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Royal Oak is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Royal Oak challenged Ferndale on Wednesday. The Ravens put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 20-3 win. The Ravens haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Nick Panzica
| 05/07/25 vs Ferndale | 8 |
| 05/03/25 @ Milford | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Southfield Arts & Tech | 9 |
Nick Panzica made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted over his last three contests. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Parker Lassner was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Josh Adler was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three runs and three RBI.
Royal Oak kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Ferndale's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-8. As for Royal Oak, their record now sits at 14-7.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Royal Oak hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .354. However, it's not like Ferndale struggles in that department as they've averaged .338. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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