Recap

Oak Park Varsity Eagles Stymied By Royal Varsity Highlanders

Oak Park Varsity Eagles had trouble keeping up with Royal Varsity Highlanders in a 14-2 loss on Monday.

Royal Varsity Highlanders got on the board in the top of the first inning after Dayne Peters doubled, scoring two runs, Isaiah Tillman doubled, scoring one run, Caden Sramek singled, scoring one run, Peyton Visage singled, scoring one run, and Henry Rizzotti induced Cooper Orme to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored.

Royal Varsity Highlanders added two runs in the second. Tillman singled down the right field line, making the score 8-0.

Royal Varsity Highlanders added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Peters was struck by a pitch, and Colten Rainer grounded out, each scoring one run.

Rizzotti stepped on the bump first for Oak Park Varsity Eagles. The hurler allowed six hits and six runs (five earned) over one inning, striking out one and walking one. Dean Barkman began the game for Royal Varsity Highlanders. The starting pitcher surrendered zero hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out four and walking four.

Rizzotti, Cyrus Javadi, Tyler Kutsch, and Max Brusca each collected one hit for Oak Park Varsity Eagles. Rizzotti led Oak Park Varsity Eagles with one run batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Oak Park Varsity Eagles had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Oak Park Varsity Eagles turned one double play in the game.

Royal Varsity Highlanders amassed 16 hits in the game. Tillman provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Royal Varsity Highlanders with four runs batted in. The pitcher went 3-for-4 on the day. Tillman, Peters, and Barkman each collected three hits for Royal Varsity Highlanders. Visage and Zachary Nagy each collected multiple hits for Royal Varsity Highlanders. Nagy stole two bases. Royal Varsity Highlanders stole five bases in the game.

Oak Park Varsity Eagles play at home on Wednesday against Fillmore Varsity Flashes in their next game.

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