Royals Win Ugly Marathon to Take Series Lead

The Royals commited six errors, but still beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 12-11 in 10 innings . The Royals blew an 11-7 with two outs in the ninth allowing the Leafs to tie it to force extra innings.

In the tenth inning, Chris Stewart's RBI single to left field delivered the winning run, but the Royals still made two more errors in the bottom of the 10th and left two runners on before Greg Byron finally got Raul Borjas to pop up to second base for the save.

The Royals pounded out 22 hits and won despite constantly letting the Leafs back into the game with errors and wild pitches. Chris Rommano got the win despite allowing the four ninth inning runs that allowed the Leafs to tie the game.

Brian Corcoran pitched the final two innings for the Leafs allowing two runs on three hits and took the loss.

Jeremy Ware had four hits while Sean Reilly, Kevin Hinton and Makr Allen all homered for the winners.

Kyle Degrace had four hits for the Leafs, in the 3 hour, 54 minute marathon that was delayed by rain for 40 minutes.

The Royals lead the best-of-seven opening round series 2-1. Game 4 is in Guelph Saturday at 2 p.m. With game 5 at Dominico Field Sunday at 2 p.m.

First Round Schedule vs. Toronto (Royals Lead 2-1)

Game 1 - Sunday July 25th - Toronto - Toronto Won 7-4
Game 2 - Tuesday July 27th - Guelph - Guelph Won 7-2
Game 3 - Wednesday July 28th - Toronto Guelph Won 12-11 (10 Innings)
Game 4 - Saturday July 31st - Guelph   2:00 pm
Game 5 - Sunday August 1st - Toronto 2:00 pm
Game 6 - Monday August 2ns - Guelph  2:00 pm
Game 7 - Tuesday August 3rd - Toronto 7:30 pm