The Stetson Hatters suffered a narrow 2-0 loss against the Queens Royals in the ASUN series opener. Despite a strong pitching performance that limited Queens to four hits and included eight strikeouts, a two-run homer in the sixth inning secured the victory for the Royals. James Hays pitched effectively for Stetson, going seven innings with only two earned runs allowed and seven strikeouts. The Hatters had their chances, including a solid effort by Juan De La Cruz, but ultimately fell short as they couldn鈥檛 capitalize on scoring opportunities.

By the Numbers
  • James Hays: 7.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 7 K
  • The Hatters struck out eight batters while limiting Queens to just four hits.
State of Play
  • Stetson's pitching has been strong, allowing only one extra-base hit during the game.
  • The Hatters' offense struggled, going 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.
What's Next

The Hatters will look to bounce back in the second game of the series against Queens on Saturday at Melching Field, aiming to improve their offensive production.

Bottom Line

Despite a commendable pitching effort, Stetson must find a way to convert scoring chances to turn close games into wins moving forward.