Roybal is 8-2 against Hollywood since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Roybal Titans will be playing at home against the Hollywood Sheiks at 2:15 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
In what's become a running theme this season, Roybal gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They blew past Robert F. Kennedy Community 32-8. Roybal's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jovany Castillo made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Castillo was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Roybal got a massive performance out of Albert Chavez, who went 3-for-5 with eight RBI, five runs, and two triples. Bryan Zamora was another key contributor, going 5-for-5 with four runs, five RBI, and a triple.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Hollywood's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of Robert F. Kennedy Community by a score of 13-12.
Julian Freck made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Freddy Martinez-Ochoa, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Hollywood was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with six doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Roybal pushed their record up to 11-6 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Hollywood, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Roybal has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hollywood struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Roybal took their win against Hollywood in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 8-1. Does Roybal have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hollywood turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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