Royals
| 05/05/25 @ Holmes County | 5 |
| 05/01/25 vs Central | 13 |
| 04/29/25 vs Central | 12 |
| 04/28/25 vs Central | 8 |
| 04/17/25 vs Central | 14 |
| + 24 more games |
For the second straight game, Jay will face off against Holmes County. The Royals will head out on the road to challenge the Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jay is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Jay heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Monday. They fell 10-5 to Holmes County.
For Holmes County's part, Kopper Nelson looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Nelson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Rayce Griffin was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was his first of the season. Bryant Mathis was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Holmes County is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games. As for Jay, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-12.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Jay has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Holmes County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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