Arlington, TX: The Ecclesia Royals put together an impressive all-around performance on the road, taking two of three games in a key conference series against Arlington Baptist and showcasing both offensive firepower and pitching depth.
The Royals opened and closed the series with wins, outscoring Arlington Baptist 22–7 in those victories and continuing to build momentum as conference play intensifies.
Game One: Royals Set the Tone Early (6–4 Win)
Ecclesia wasted no time establishing control in the opener, securing a 6–4 victory behind timely hitting and a strong bullpen finish.
At the plate, Diego Canuelas delivered a standout performance, going a perfect 4-for-4 with 3 RBIs to lead the Royals offense. Keenan Hunter added energy at the top of the lineup, scoring three runs while collecting two hits.
Clay Fisher chipped in with two runs scored, while David Marmol contributed an RBI and reached base multiple times.
On the mound, Blaine Dunstan earned the win, while Chandler Hanson locked down the save to secure the victory.
Game Two: Offensive Battle Slips Away (10–9 Loss)
The middle game turned into a back-and-forth offensive battle, with Ecclesia narrowly falling 10–9 despite a strong showing at the plate.
The Royals offense showed resilience, highlighted by Gabe Reed, who went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs and two runs scored. Tucker Bradley provided a major spark with a 2-hit performance and a game-high 4 RBIs.
Diego Canuelas continued his productive series, reaching base three times and driving in a run, while Keenan Hunter added a hit, RBI, and walk.
Ecclesia plated runs in multiple innings, including a five-run third and a three-run fifth, but Arlington Baptist capitalized late to edge out the win.
Game Three: Royals Dominate Finale (16–3 Win)
Ecclesia responded in a big way in the series finale, erupting for 16 runs on 19 hits in a dominant 16–3 victory to secure the series.
The Royals lineup delivered from top to bottom, consistently applying pressure and producing across all innings.
On the mound, Josh Hinds delivered a strong performance to earn the win, helping limit Arlington Baptist's offense while Ecclesia built a commanding lead.
Series Takeaways
Across the three-game set, Ecclesia's offense proved to be the difference-maker, highlighted by:
- Diego Canuelas: 6-for-6 in Games 1 & 2 combined with multiple RBIs and consistent on-base presence
- Gabe Reed: Key run producer with multiple RBIs in the series
- Tucker Bradley: Breakout offensive performance with 4 RBIs in Game 2
- Keenan Hunter: Table-setter with runs scored and multi-hit production
On the pitching side, the Royals showed depth and composure:
Looking Ahead
With the series win, Ecclesia continues to build momentum in conference play, showing the ability to win in multiple ways—whether through explosive offense or timely pitching. With another conference series this weekend against Hesston, the team looks to continue to improve and move up in the conference standings.
