A.C. Reynolds won the last time they faced Robbinsville, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The A.C. Reynolds Rockets had just enough and edged the Robbinsville Black Knights out 9-8. The victory made it back-to-back wins for A.C. Reynolds.
Autumn Edmonds was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Jayla Dotson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
On Robbinsville's side, Zoie Shuler stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-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. The team also got some help courtesy of Suri (Money) Watty, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Robbinsville hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
A.C. Reynolds' victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-5. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs per game. As for Robbinsville, their loss ended a 12-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-2.
A.C. Reynolds will head out on the road to face off against T.C. Roberson at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. A.C. Reynolds is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Robbinsville, they will head out on the road to take on Tellico Plains at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Robbinsville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
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