The game at Hartley took until the third inning to get scores on the board. Host Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn led 3-1 after 3. The RoyalsÕ bats came alive in the 4th inning poking 4 runs with 2 more in the 7th. HMS brought in a run in the 5th. The score ended at 7-4.
The Royals put up 31 batters, hitting 11 against HawksÕ 32 who hit 10. Royals hit 8 singles against the HawksÕ 9. Both teams marked a double. The Royals hit 2 homeruns.
Isabelle Richardson held the mound for 5 2/3 innings with 3 Ks. Chloe Alesch closed the game throwing 1 K. Gracie Schroeder was the nightÕs big hitter. She went 4 for 4 with a run, 2 RBIs, 2 doubles and a homerun.