Royal Valley couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 8-5 to the Santa Fe Trail Chargers on Tuesday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Royal Valley in their matchups with Santa Fe Trail: they've now lost nine in a row.
For Santa Fe Trail's part, the team relied heavily on Hally Smith, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Addalyn Sleichter, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
While Royal Valley had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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