AUBURNDALE, Fla. – The Royals baseball team faced off against the Yellow Jackets of Waynesburg University. This game was set at a neutral site in Auburndale as a part of the teams Florida trip ahead of the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational. 

In this single game, EMU was able to score a run early on in the third inning and walked away with 3 runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. However, the Royals fell short to Waynesburg 11-4. 

Records: EMU 3-9, 0-0 ODAC | WU 1-3, 0-0 PAC

WP: Gavin Pratt (W, 1-1)

LP:  Alec Riles (L, 0-0)

Highlights

• The Yellow Jackets took a 2-0 lead through the first two innings and in the bottom of the third inning the Royals looked to respond. Junior third baseman Nick Arnold singled and earned an RBI as fellow junior Logan Mason ran in for a score. 

• Through the fourth and sixth innings the Royals found themselves in a tough spot as Waynesburg scored multiple runs extending its lead to 10-1 

• In the bottom of the seventh inning the Royals were able to put more runs on the board as infielders Cole Bashinski and Nick Arnold both advanced on balks with Ethan Spraker scoring off an advancement from third base. Designated hitter Natty Solomon hit a double, earning two RBI's as Bashinski and Arnold both scored. 

Statistical Leaders

Solomon: 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI

Mason: 3-4, 1R

Arnold: 2-4, 1R, 1RBI

Spraker: 2-3, 1R

What's Next

The EMU Royals will remain in Auburndale, Florida to face the Panthers of Pitt-Greensburg in the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational. This game will be held on Sunday, March 7th at 9:45 am.