Royal was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 20-1 defeat at the hands of the El Campo Ricebirds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Royal of the 22-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For El Campo's part, Carlee Bubela was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Bubela was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, El Campo let Keona Wells and Mac'yia Warner loose on the outfield. Wells went 1-for-1 with a home run, an additional RBI, and an additional run, while Warner scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Mayleigh Martinez, who scored three runs while going 1-for-1.
Royal's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9-1. As for El Campo, they now have a winning record of 13-12.
Royal will head out on the road to face off against Sealy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for El Campo, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wharton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wharton hasn't scored more than two runs for four games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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