Hollins was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pinellas Park Patriots. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Royals have suffered against the Patriots since April 11, 2019.
Hollins got a good showing from Kyle Morrill, who tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits Morrill has allowed since back in February.
On the hitting side, Aaron Anderson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alain Esquivel, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Hollins' loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Pinellas Park, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10.
Looking ahead, Hollins will square off against Clearwater at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hollins' pitchers better be ready for this one: Clearwater has averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Pinellas Park, they will welcome Seminole at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Seminole's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Pinellas Park's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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