Royal edges Thousand Oaks

FRIDAY’S RESULT

Simi Valley Royal 5, Thousand Oaks 4

Leading contributors: Clayton Elliott and Jeff Winters each drove in a run for No. 7 Royal. Avondre Bollar hit a solo homer and Dustin Kahle was two for three with two doubles and two runs batted in for No. 20 Thousand Oaks.

The scoop: Bryan Berglund’s three-run, walk-off double in the seventh inning completed Royal’s comeback from a 4-2 deficit. It was the second walk-off hit of the season for Berglund, who had a grand slam against West Hills Chaminade. “It’s probably one of the greatest feelings in the world,” Berglund said of his late-game contribution against the Lancers.

Why it matters: Royal moved a game ahead of Thousand Oaks in the Marmonte League and remained within striking distance of league leader Simi Valley.

Records: Royal 11-2, 4-2; Thousand Oaks 8-5, 3-3.

HIGH SCHOOL GAME OF THE DAY

Santa Margarita (7-4, 3-1) at San Juan Capistrano JSerra (7-4, 3-1) Tonight, 6

Why it matters: JSerra ace Joe Kurrasch (2-1, 1.14 earned-run average), who transferred from Santa Margarita after his sophomore year, faces his former teammates in a battle of teams tied with Santa Ana Mater Dei atop the Trinity League. Santa Margarita will counter with ace Robert Kelly (4-0, 1.96 ERA), who struck out 10 during a victory over Mater Dei last week. JSerra is ranked No. 25 in the Southland by The Times and Santa Margarita is No. 9.

-- Ben Bolch