Royals' Brady Robin slides into first base to avoid a pick off attempt in a previous game in June. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)

By Ian Gustafson

Dominate Win

Prince Albert Royals split Saturday double header against Broncos

Jul 17, 2021 | 5:53 PM

The Prince Albert Royals split their road double header against the White Butte Broncos on Saturday in Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League AA action.

The Royals lost the first matchup of the day in a tight 9-8 game but redeemed themselves later that afternoon with a commanding 20-8 victory against the White Butte Broncos. After this weekend’s double header, the Royals move to 12-7-1 on the year.

In the first game, the Royals were holding on before the Broncos went ahead in the bottom of the sixth inning after the game was tied at eight a piece.

The Royals finished the game with nine hits. Ben Lefebvre, Jack Mortimer, and Brady Robin each contributed numerous hits for Royals.

Brady Robin started the game at pitcher for the Royals where he allowed four hits and seven runs lasting three innings.

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In the second game, the Royals took a massive lead early to beat the Broncos on the road. After scoring eight runs in the second inning and three runs in the fourth the Broncos didn’t look back after taking a 12-1 lead after four and a half innings. The Royals survived a late push by the Broncos when they scored six runs in bottom of the fourth inning.

Ben Lefebvre was the starting pitcher for the Royals striking out three batters. He allowed eight runs on nine hits in four innings. Prince Albert had a total of 21 hits with multiple players contributing.

Next up for the Royals is a double header on the road Wednesday July 21 against the North Battleford Beavers.

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