Royals pitcher Bronson Paetsch shows emotion on the mound during a previously held game this month against the Unity Cardinals. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)

By paNOW Staff

P.A. Royals finish weekend off strong

Jul 11, 2021 | 5:52 PM

The Prince Albert Royals split their four-game weekend road trip against the Unity Cardinals and Lloydminster Twins of the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League AA.

On Saturday, the Royals lost a double-header to the Unity Cardinals 23-7 the first game and 13-12 in the following match.

In the opening game of the weekend the Royals lost despite bring in four runs in the third inning. Nic Nye started the game for the Royals on the mound, however, he only played one-third of an inning allowing 10 runs on four hits. He did strike out one. Dawson Paterson, Jack Mortimer and Cody Morash all had their hand in relief pitching. The Royals came out of the game with nine total hits.

In the following game against Unity the Royals lost the lead in the fifth inning to drop a close match 13-12. The biggest inning for the Royals came in the second inning when they scored six runs. Josh LaClaire was named the starting pitcher and played four and two-thirds innings striking out five batters and allowing 13 runs on 10 hits. Ben Lefebvre came into the game as relief.

On Sunday, Prince Albert was looking for redemption and won both of their tilts against the Lloydminster Twins.

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The first game of the day the Royals won in dominate fashion 12-4. The Royals pulled away in the third inning scoring three runs and five in the fourth inning. Ben Lefebvre went five innings only allowing four runs on six hits. He struck out five batters. Evan Malenfant and Josh LaClaire each had multiple hits in the teams six hit day.

The final game of the day was a close battle between the Royals and Twins, but the Royals ultimately came out on top pulling away in the seventh inning. Prince Albert knocked 11 hits in the victory.

Bronson Paetsch allowed three runs on five hits, striking out six.

Next up for Prince Albert, they will continue their road trip playing the White Butte Broncos twice on Saturday July 17 at noon and 3 p.m.

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