Royals Blank Yankees 2-0

Pulaski, TN - The Burlington Royals (2-8) used a dominant pitching performance to down the Pulaski Yankees (3-7) by a score of 2-0 on Friday night. Three pitchers combined to throw a three-hit shutout.
Starter Daniel Lynch went 3.2 scoreless innings with six strikeouts to begin things for Burlington. He was followed by Bryar Johnson who also dominated, striking out seven in 3.1 scoreless innings. Kyle Hinton pitched the final two innings to finish off the shutout.
Burlington's two runs came in the top of the third inning on back-to-back two out, RBI doubles, the first from Juan Carlos Negret and the second from Freddy Fermin.
The third and final game of the series is Saturday night at Pulaski.
The Burlington Royals are the Appalachian League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.
                                                             
Single-game tickets are on sale now. Call 336-222-0223 or visit www.burlingtonroyals.com for more information.
WP - Bryar Johnson (1-1)
LP - Alexander Vizcaino (0-1)
SV - Kyle Hinton (1)