It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Robinson had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over the Highland Rebels. Considering Robinson has won nine matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Isaiah Freeman made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Freeman was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other pitching news, Logan Eichler tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over 4.2 innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Driftin Ladd and Andre Bell did most of the damage at the plate: Ladd went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Bell went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Waugh, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Highland's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Keagan Statler, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Robinson pushed their record up to 20-10 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Highland, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 20-7.
As of now, neither Robinson nor Highland have any future games scheduled.
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