BABSON PARK, Fla. – Warner baseball 2018 is underway and the Royals used a strong 1^st inning to overpower the #25 Warriors 2-1. Jesse Alker goes 3-4 with an RBI and a stolen bag. Cameron Cooper threw 4 solid innings receiving the first win off the mound the year with Anthony Torres notching a save.

The Royals traveled to Webber International to open up the 2018 season. This was the first game for both teams. Cole Parks got things started with a base hit to lead off the game. He then stole 2^nd to get into scoring position for Junior Fermin. Fermin, powered through with an RBI single that scored Parks. Then Jesse Haney stepped in and rifled a double moving Fermin to 3^rd. Jesse Alker found his first RBI of the season as he singled in Fermin and advanced Haney to 3^rd. The Royals jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead.

The Royals pitching then kicked in and stole the show as Jarrett Joyner held the Warriors to 1 hit in 2 innings of work while striking out 2. Cameron Cooper threw 4 innings and earned the win as he gave up no hits while striking out 4. Tristan Starling threw an inning and a third striking out 3 while only letting one get away from him as one of the Warriors NAIA baseball top player to watch Manny Rodriguez got a hold of one and sent it over the left field wall. Kody Smith came in and registered the hold before giving the ball to Anthony Torres who struck out 1 of the 2 batters he faced to give himself the Save and the Royals Victory.

The Royals start the season off hot taking game one of a two game series between the two rivals. They battle again but this time will take the field at home against the #25 Webber International Warriors at 12:00 p.m.