After only two runs in their last matchup, Eastern Hancock made sure to put some runs up on the board against Wapahani on Thursday. The Royals put the hurt on the Raiders with a sharp 18-0 win. That looming 18-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Royals yet this season.
McKenna Stewart and Nieko Engleking made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Stewart pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Engleking tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Stewart has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. At bat, Stewart went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double, while Engleking went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Stewart a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emree Truitt, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklynn Headlee, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double.
Eastern Hancock always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wapahani only posted an OBP of .300.
Royals
| 04/17/25 @ Wapahani | 18-0 |
| 04/10/25 @ Cowan | 4-1 |
| 05/17/24 @ Wes-Del | 12-0 |
| 05/11/24 @ Connersville | 10-5 |
| 05/03/24 @ Lapel | 2-1 |
| + 8 more games |
Eastern Hancock's victory was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-5. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games. As for Wapahani, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Eastern Hancock didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 14-5 victory against Daleville on the 22nd. As for Wapahani, they will square off against Shenandoah at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shenandoah will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Wapahani surely won't give up without a fight.
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