With a playoff win on the line, Robinson rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Jefferson Dragons, sneaking past 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Knights have posted against the Dragons since March 8, 2022.
Samuel Hyman
| 02/22/25 @ Chamberlain | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Jefferson | 2 |
| 03/29/25 @ Newsome | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Plant City | 1 |
| 04/05/25 @ Armwood | 1 |
| + 8 more games |
Samuel Hyman made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4. He has become a key player for Robinson: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 10-12 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Nathan Porath tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Hyman wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cason Cooper, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI. That's the most hits Cooper has posted since back in March. Another was Tommy Fitzgerald, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
The victory was the third in a row for Robinson, bringing their record up to 12-13. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Jefferson, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-8.
Coming up, Robinson will take on McKeel Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Knights' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Jefferson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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