Richland had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Azle on Tuesday. The Royals blew past the Hornets 16-4. That's more bragging rights for the Royals, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cooper Carroll
| 04/05/25 vs Haltom | 3 |
| 03/12/25 vs Argyle | 3 |
| 03/07/25 vs Arlington | 3 |
| 03/21/25 vs Denton | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Denton | 1 |
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Cooper Carroll looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Richland is 5-2 when he allows at most one walk, but 7-10-1 otherwise.
On the hitting side, LJ Allison was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Richland is undefeated when Allison posts two or more runs, but 8-12-1 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Charger Nguyen, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Richland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .575. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.
The win got Richland back to even at 12-12-1. As for Azle, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-10.
Richland will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Hornets: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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