Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Erie). They blew past the Conneaut Spartans 18-3 on Saturday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Royals considering their one-run performance the game before.
Norah Derooy was incredible, firing off two home runs, eight RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Isabella Oosterkamp was another key player, going a perfect 5-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and one double.
Erie always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .650. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Conneaut only posted an OBP of .238.
Royals
| 05/10/25 @ Conneaut | 18-3 |
| 05/08/25 vs General McLane | 1-16 |
| 05/07/25 @ Titusville | 0-10 |
| 05/06/25 vs Fort LeBoeuf | 3-8 |
| 05/05/25 @ Meadville | 0-15 |
Erie's victory ended a 17-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-15. As for Conneaut, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Erie will square off against Conneaut Area at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Royals are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Conneaut, they will face off against Girard at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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