Royals Walk Off Milligan in 10-Inning Thriller
| Final (10) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E |
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(RV) Milligan (TN)
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
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Johnson (TN)
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
KNOXVILLE, TN– The Johnson University Royals secured a thrilling 6-5 walk-off victory over Milligan University in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday evening. In a game that saw contributions from numerous players, it was Alonzo Zuniga who delivered the game-winning hit in the 10th inning to seal the hard-fought win.
Head coach Dave Serrano praised the collective effort from his team. "That was a hard-fought win for us today. Many things came up in that baseball game, and we handled some things well while needing to improve in other areas. The best part of the win was that we had many different guys contribute to the success. Alonzo Zuniga obviously had the game-winning hit in the 10th, but there were many good at-bats that led up to that moment."
Game Recap
The Royals got on the board in the second inning, but it was Milligan who made a late push, scoring four runs in the eighth to force extra innings. Despite the late rally from the Buffs, Johnson remained composed and found a way to win in the 10th.
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Braden Frank led the offensive effort with three hits and two runs scored.
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Alonzo Zuniga came through in the clutch with the game-winning double in the 10th.
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Cade Liefer and Brayden Taylor each drove in key runs to keep the Royals in the game.
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Luke Wilson and Mitsuki Kohno contributed defensively while adding key hits.
On the mound, Brooks Bird picked up the win, working two scoreless innings in relief. Ryan Rhea and James Showalter provided solid outings, keeping the Royals in the game before the dramatic finish.
Looking Ahead
With the win, Johnson continues building momentum as they prepare for their next series. The Royals will look to clean up defensive miscues while capitalizing on their offensive depth as they head into upcoming conference play.
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