Royals Take Crucial AAC Series Over Truett-McConnell, Set Up First-Place Showdown with #5 Reinhardt

CLEVELAND, GA– The Royals continued their strong conference play over the weekend, securing a pivotal AAC series win over Truett-McConnell. With victories in games one and three, the Royals now sit tied for first in the AAC standings with a 14-4 conference record, setting the stage for a highly anticipated home series against #5 Reinhardt next weekend.

Game 1: Johnson 12, Truett-McConnell 9
The series opener saw the Royals' offense come alive in a high-scoring battle, putting up 12 runs to claim the victory. Johnson's bats were led by standout performances from Nolan Cusey, Luke Wilson, and Alonzo Zuniga, who all contributed key hits. Colby Reynolds delivered a solid start on the mound, helping the Royals take an early lead and withstand a late push from the Bears.

Game 2: Truett-McConnell 8, Johnson 4
The Royals stumbled in game two, falling 8-4 as Truett-McConnell evened the series. Johnson struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, and despite another strong offensive showing from Wilson and Zuniga, they couldn't overcome the Bears' steady offensive attack.

Game 3: Johnson 9, Truett-McConnell 3
In the decisive rubber game, the Royals responded in dominant fashion with a 9-3 win. Freshman Eli Garrett delivered an impressive start, keeping the Bears' offense in check while the Royals' bats stayed hot. Big contributions from Cusey and Wilson helped Johnson pull away and secure the series victory.

Coach's Take
"I'm proud of the team getting another series win on the road," said head coach Dave Serrano. "We got two good starts from the mound from Colby Reynolds and Eli Garrett in the wins. Offensively, we were led by good weekends from Nolan Cusey, Luke Wilson, and Alonzo Zuniga. I still feel there are things that we need to continue to improve on to be playing our best down the stretch. Very proud of the position this team has put us in to this point of our season."

Up Next
The Royals (14-4 AAC) return home next weekend for a marquee matchup against #5 Reinhardt in a battle for first place in the conference standings. With both teams tied atop the AAC, the series will have major implications for the remainder of the season.