Softball Game Preview: Robinson Rams vs. Fairfax Lions

By Team Reports Apr 29, 2025, 2:07am

Softball Preview: Robinson Rams vs. Fairfax Lions

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03/28/25 - Away6-7 L
04/19/24 - Away15-2 W
03/21/24 - Home11-1 W
05/11/23 - Home10-5 W
05/02/23 - Home10-0 W
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Robinson is 9-1 against Fairfax since May of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Rams will host the Lions at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Robinson barely beat Alexandria City the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Rams were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Titans on Friday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Rams considering their one-run performance the contest before.

Ella Downer spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Marina Palazzo was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Emerson Hersey, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Robinson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Alexandria City only managed nine hits.

Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Fairfax ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over Woodson. The victory was some much needed relief for the Lions as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak.

Fairfax also let their pitcher toss all eight innings and she was also dialed-in: Avery Adler gave up three earned runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Amy Hartle, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. Katelyn Huang was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.

Robinson is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Fairfax, their victory bumped their record up to 3-10.

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