Bandys waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They blew past the West Lincoln Rebels 12-5. The result was nothing new for Bandys, who have now won five matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Alex Robinson was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned run or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Robinson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Robinson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and two triples.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Colby Edwards, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, four runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Dominic Robinson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Bandys' win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs per game. As for West Lincoln, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bandys will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on East Burke at 7:00 p.m. on April 9th. As for West Lincoln, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Maiden at 7:00 p.m. on April 9th.
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