Hollins came out on top against St. Petersburg on Tuesday thanks in part to the team’s impressive 14-run third inning. The Royals blew past the Green Devils 19-2. The win continues a trend for the Royals in their matchups with the Green Devils: they’ve now won three in a row.
Hailey Mercado
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Hollins got a massive performance out of Hailey Mercado, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave Mercado a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ava Vargas, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI.
Hollins always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. Petersburg only posted an OBP of .400.
Hollins now has a winning record of 2-1. As for St. Petersburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Hollins will venture away from home to square off against Clearwater Central Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for St. Petersburg, they will head out to face off against Largo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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