Robinson put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Friday. They blew past the Fairfax Lions 15-2. Robinson's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Aleaha Burgy made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Burgy has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Burgy was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other pitching news, Amanda Habstritt looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
Back at the plate, Harper Ellis was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kate Allman, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5.
On Fairfax's side, Caitlyn Clark was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
The win made it two in a row for Robinson and bumps their season record up to 6-5. As for Fairfax, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Robinson will look to defend their home field on Friday against South County at 6:30 p.m. Robinson's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so South County's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Fairfax, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Oakton at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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