Robbinsville is 10-0 against Cherokee since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Robbinsville Black Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cherokee Braves at 4:00 p.m. Robbinsville will be coming into the match with an undefeated record on the line.
On Thursday, Robbinsville earned a 6-2 win over Swain County. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Robbinsville has scored all season.
Memory Frapp spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Zoie Shuler was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Shuler is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Suri Watty was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Cherokee can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They never let Asheville onto the board and left with an 18-0 win. That looming 18-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Cherokee yet this season.
Robbinsville pushed their record up to 6-0 with that victory, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs per game. As for Cherokee, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Robbinsville took their victory against Cherokee when the teams last played on Tuesday by a conclusive 14-2. Will Robbinsville repeat their success, or does Cherokee have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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