Connell hadn't done well against Royal recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Eagles came out on top against the Knights by a score of 11-8. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Connell saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Vanhollebeke, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those runs were Vanhollebeke's first of the season.
Eagles
| 04/29/25 vs Royal | 51.4% |
| 04/29/25 vs Royal | 42.4% |
| 04/26/25 @ Cashmere | 19.2% |
| 04/26/25 @ Cashmere | 17.4% |
Connell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Connell's win bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Royal, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 7-1 and their overall record down to 13-6.
Coming up, Connell will head out on the road to square off against College Place at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hawks will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Royal, they will challenge Naches Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rangers will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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