Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Girard). They were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Springfield Tigers on Thursday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Indians also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.
Ja'Den Royal
| 04/17/25 vs Springfield | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Salem | 2 |
| 04/07/25 vs Lakeview | 2 |
| 04/16/25 vs Harding | 1 |
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Ja'Den Royal was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and three RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Zach Ward was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Will Hynes, who went 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Girard always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Girard has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.4 runs over those games. As for Springfield, they dropped their record down to 3-4 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Coming up, Girard will host Chaney at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cowboys have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.67 runs per game on average), something the Indians will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Springfield, they will venture away from home to take on Garfield at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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