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Recap

The Hornets fell to the Rockville Royals 3-0, with solid pitching by both teams.  Nick Toth went the distance, showing good control (0 BB, 2 K) and keeping the Royals off balance.  However, he could not be matched by two savvy GHIBL veterans.  Shane Legare, in his first start of the year, also exhibited excellent control, not issuing any free passes and striking out 6.  Jordan Copes shut the door for the Royals, not giving up a hit and striking out 3 while walking one.  Offensively for the Royals, Kevin Putkonen stepped up huge, going 2-3 with a triple in the first, and a RBI double in the 6th.  Scott Clouser also went 2-3 with a RBI.  Curtis Anthony had the other Royals RBI.  Jordan Copes and Jay Botti both went 1-2 with a run scored.  For the Hornets, several displayed quality hitting but could not string the hits together.  Christian Diaz showed his versatility, hitting a long triple, and also later walking and stealing a base.  Wilson Figueroa hit a solid double.  Andy DePeau and Marc Parent both added hits.