Royals Dominate Pikeville in Game 1 to Open Series Strong

PIKEVILLE, KY– The Royals made a statement in Game 1 against Pikeville, securing a convincing 11-3 victory behind a dominant performance from starting pitcher Colby Reynolds and a well-balanced offensive attack. The Royals jumped out early and never looked back, setting the tone for the series.

Head coach Dave Serrano was pleased with his team's effort. "Great job by our guys today setting the tone in Game 1 of the series. We jumped out early, then Colby Reynolds continued his consistency on the mound, and our offense continued to complement his very good outing. Proud of how this team keeps stacking good days together. We continue to have different guys step up for us each day. That's a good sign for this team moving forward."

Game Recap

The Royals struck early, scoring in the first and second innings to grab an early lead. They broke the game open with a three-run fourth inning and continued adding insurance runs throughout the game.

• Cade Liefer had a standout performance, launching a home run and driving in three runs.

• Austin Menesini delivered two RBIs and added a double.

• Luke Wilson, Braden Frank, and Mitsuki Kohno each contributed key RBIs in the offensive onslaught.

• The Royals capitalized on Pikeville's four errors and aggressive baserunning, stealing five bases.

On the mound, Colby Reynolds was dominant, tossing 6.2 innings while allowing only three runs on six hits, striking out seven batters. Ryan Rhea and Kaleb Townsend closed out the game with strong relief efforts, combining for 2.1 scoreless innings.

Looking Ahead

With the series opener in hand, the Royals (11-3, 3-1) look to build on their momentum as they continue the series against Pikeville. If their Game 1 performance is any indication, Johnson is poised for another strong showing.

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