Robbinsville won against Cherokee last Tuesday with nine runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Robbinsville Black Knights were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the Cherokee Braves. Winning may never get old, but Robbinsville sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Ethan Orr made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over 5.1 innings pitched. Orr was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Bryc Garrison was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while going 1-for-3. 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.
On Cherokee's side, Mato Grant was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Michel Gayasso, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Robbinsville's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Cherokee, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with that loss, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Swain County the next time they take the field. Robbinsville will head out to face Swain County at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, while Cherokee will head out to face them at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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