The Wes Brennan Construction Jr. Royals easily handled the last-place visiting Richmond Hill Phoenix on Thursday night in Orillia, earning a 10-0 win in a five-inning game shortened due to the mercy rule.
Owen Kaczanowski had a great start on the mound, limiting the visitors to just one hit and zero runs over four innings, while Emmit McDonald pitched a solid three-up-and-three-down last inning.
The Royals were solid on defence, not making a single error.
The offence exploded early with five runs in the first and cruised to the victory. Hits were tallied by Kaczanowski (2), Nolan MacNeal (2), Teddy McCollum-Kuntz, Andrew Browne, James Pritchard, Jhett Winkel, Whyatt Winkel and Will Timpano.
With the win, the Royals clinched a North Dufferin Baseball League playoff berth while remaining tied for second place.
Orillia's next game is Sunday in Creemore against the first-place Padres.
