Kettering Royals

Other exciting news this past weekend, besides the Boys in Blue victory over the Aviators, but more importantly Kevin & Amy welcomed their little bundle of joy into the world.  Baby Kendall was born last Saturday, June 7th, coming into the world weighing 5 lbs 5 Oz and measuring 18 inches long!!  From the Skipper and all the Royals Players and fans we wanted to wish Kevin and Amy congratulations on their newest addition!

As the league heads into the Father's Day bye week the Boys in Blue keep the ball rolling picking up their 5th win in a row Sunday with a 17-4 win over the Dayton Aviators.  They Royals are currently 6-1 heading into the break.  All teams are off this upcoming weekend to celebrate Father's Day.  Next up for the Boys in Blue are the always tough Beavercreek Sox.  Games agains the Sox are always a great chance to test a team against some of the local college's current players.  It should be a great game as rookie Jason Holmberg looks to make the start on the hill for the Boys in Blue.  Gametime is 6 PM on June 22 out at Rotary Park, be sure to show up early to catch a glimpse of the Royals warm-up.  Autographs and photo sessions will try to be accomodated with your favority player.

 Be sure to checkout game recaps for the last 2 games against the Kettering Outlaws and Dayton Aviators by clicking each of the games under the schedules tab.  Stats have also been updated with the latest data heading into the is break.

 See you at the field.

Hot off the press, the Royals have secured a field for game 2 of the Kettering Cup matchup against their cross-town rivals, the Kettering Outlaws.  Fitting enough the game will be played at Kettering Fields in Dayton down by the river.  For those unfamiliar to the location please click the field name or the location tab for a detailed description.

 The Boys in Blue are hoping game two fairs better than game one.  The Royals lost their first matchup of the year against the Outlaws in a heartbreaking 11-9 slugfest.  The Boys in Blue mounted a slight comeback, but ran out of innings in the end.  Another Royals Rookie, Jesus Velasquez III, will be making the start on the hill for the squad.  Be sure to arrive early as the good, AKA out of foul ball territory, parking spots go early and fast!!  See you at the field as the Boys in Blue matchup against the Kettering Outlaws.

The Royals took the field Sunday night with their names in lights as they kicked off the first game of their 3 games this season with the Dayton Rangers.  Rookie Jason Holmberg took the hill for the second time this season looking for redemption from his loss in his first outing against the Kettering Outlaws.  The Royals offense posted 8 runs en route to Holmberg's first victory of the season.  Be sure to check the game for the full recap.

 The Roylas are off this weekend celebrating those that have lost their lives in the line of duty protecting this country.  The Boys in Blue would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to those that are currently serving to protect our country.

 Up next for the team, the Royals will face off against against their cross town rivals as the take on the Kettering Outlaws.  The Outlaws bested the Boys in Blue by 2 in their first matchup just 2 weeks ago.  Rookie Jesus Velasquez III will be making his second start of the season for the Royals on the hill looking to round-up the Outlaws as they battle in the 2nd game for the Kettering Cup.  Game time is slated for 10 AM, but the location is currently TBD so stay tuned for more details as they evolve.

In a busy weekend of MVABL action the Royals opened with a 13-1 victory in their first matchup.  A game that was supposed to be played on Opening Day, but Mother Day was ready to let the Boys play postponed it.  It was a battle of Left-Handers on the Hill as Falkowski (Royals) and Patton (Dragons) both threw complete games for their squads.  For the Boys in Blue it was their 3rd CG of this young season from their staff.  All the Royals contributed, led by rookie Holmberg who went 4-5 (3 runs / 3B / SB / 3 RBI) and veteran Jameson 3-3 ( run / 2B / BB / RBI).  The Royals face off against the Rangers in their game 2 nightcap before the Memorial Day break @ 7:30 pm again at AIA.  Be sure to arrive early to get a good parking spot, or if not you can always make your own.