Softball Game Preview: Robinson Knights vs. Spoto Spartans

Robinson has gone a perfect 10-0 against Spoto recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Saturday. Robinson will head out to face off against Spoto at 10:00 a.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.

Robinson is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against Blake on Thursday as Robinson made off with a 19-2 win. With that victory, the Knights brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.

Jasmine Welch

Stolen Base

03/27/25 @ Blake	1
03/25/25 vs Leto	1
03/13/25 @ Wharton	1

Jasmine Welch and Julia Garden made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Welch tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Garden tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. That's the fewest hits Welch has allowed since back in February. At bat, Welch scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Garden scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Welch is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.

In other batting news, Isabella 'Bella' Villanti was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Dalia 'Mae' Campbell, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Robinson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .718. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Blake only posted an OBP of .067.

Meanwhile, Spoto got the win against Leto two weeks ago by a conclusive 11-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Spartans.

The win got Spoto back to even at 4-4. As for Robinson, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7.

Everything went Robinson's way against Spoto when the teams last played back in March of 2024, as Robinson made off with a 16-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Robinson since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.