Robbinsville is 10-0 against Cherokee since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Robbinsville Black Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cherokee Braves at 4:30 p.m. Robbinsville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Robbinsville was able to grind out a solid win over Cherokee, taking the game 9-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Robbinsville.
Graylen Orr made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Orr has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Orr was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases.
In other batting news, Bryc Garrison was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4. Garrison is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Chase Calhoun was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Robbinsville now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Cherokee, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
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