The Richland Royals will head out on the road to challenge the Azle Hornets at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Richland has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Richland's win against Haltom wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Royals had just enough and edged out the Buffalos 9-7. The Royals haven't had any issues with the Buffalos recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
LJ Allison made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Richland let Carter Alderson and Robert Lugo run wild. Alderson scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Lugo scored a run while going 2-for-3. What's more, Alderson posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March. Max Wiley was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Richland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Azle fell victim to Granbury and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Pirates, falling 12-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Hornets have suffered since March 8th.
Richland's record is now 11-12-1. As for Azle, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-9.
Everything went Richland's way against Azle when the teams last played back in April of 2016, as Richland made off with an 11-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Royals since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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