Royals Win In Dramatic Fasion

Blissfield swept sixth-ranked Ida at Blissfield Wednesday.

The Royals won the opener behind Hannah McEwan's pitching, 4-2. Zoe Brennan homered for the Royals.

In the second game, the Royals came from behind to win 7-6. Blissfield was down 6-0. In the sixth inning, down 6-3 with two outs and a full count, Kassie Sauter belted a grand slam homer into the wind for a 7-6 lead. In the bottom of the seventh, Ida loaded the bases. With two outs, an Ida hitter bunted. Lauren Lievens charged in from third, fielded the ball and gunned down the runner at the plate to preserve the win.

Jessica Martinez pitched three scoreless innings of relief for the win.

The Royals improved to 5-1 in the LCAA. Wednesday's doubleheader at Onsted could determine the league title.