It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Academic Magnet ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They walked away with a 17-14 win over the Philip Simmons Iron Horses. The Raptors' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Brianna Robinson made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Robinson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 5-for-6 with four RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Isabella Costa was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. She also put up an RBI, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Riley Henderson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-6.
Raptors
| 03/28/25 @ Philip Simmons | 15 |
| 03/20/25 @ Woodland | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Philip Simmons | 2 |
| 03/14/25 @ Andrews | 2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Andrews | 1 |
Academic Magnet kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Academic Magnet's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Philip Simmons, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3.
Coincidentally, Academic Magnet and Philip Simmons will both be playing Timberland the next time they take the field. Academic Magnet will head out to face Timberland at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Philip Simmons will host them at 6:00 p.m. on April 8.
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