Banks scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Neah-Kah-Nie Pirates a 19-0 shutout. Considering Banks has won six matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Brooklynn Robinson made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Robinson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Robinson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Khloe Long was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. MacKenzie Willitts was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run and four RBI.
Banks has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season. As for Neah-Kah-Nie, they dropped their record down to 5-6 with that defeat, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Banks will square off against Rainier at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Neah-Kah-Nie, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Valley Catholic at 3:30 p.m.
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