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Recap

The Rockville Royals defeated the Devils 8-2 behind solid pitching and an offense that heated up after a slow start.  On the mound, Jordan Copes got the start and went 2 2/3 innings giving up only 1 earned run.  Jordan English and Bill Riggieri comprised the bullpen and shutout the Devils the rest of the way in impressive fashion.  English went the next 2 1/3 innings and struck out 5 while giving up only 1 hit.  Riggieri closed it out with 2 innings punching out 5 as well.  Offensively, GHIBL rookie Aaron Swahn broke out in a big way, filling up the scoreline with a 2-2 day including a RBI, BB, 2 R, and 2 stolen bases.  Scott Clouser reached all 4 times up from the 2-slot, and added a RBI and run scored.  Dan Copes added a RBI double, BB, R and a SB.  Jordan English joined Dan with a RBI double also.  Jordan Copes went 1-2 with a RBI single.

For the Devils, Steve Ranieri pitched a scoreless inning to start things off.  At the plate, Joel Figueroa went 1-1 with a BB and run scored.  Justin Cirone went 1-2 with a run scored and a stolen base.  Matt L’italien went 1-2.