Shaw Sweeps Doubleheader Against Lincoln

 

(Raleigh, NC) - March 15 – Shaw pitcher Donald Robertson (right) turned in two outstanding pitching performances – one as a reliever and one as a starter – winning both games and leading the Bears to a doubleheader sweep over Lincoln 6-5 and 13-2.

 

For Shaw, the wins lengthen their current winning streak to four games, and bring them to a 5-12 mark on the season.

 

Shaw took a 2-0 lead in the first inning of the first game, sparked by Anthony Ray’s double, which brought home Carlos Aponte.  Ray added a home run in the fifth that gave Shaw a 3-2 lead.

 

Lincoln scored three in the top of the sixth, giving them a 5-4 advantage.  Starting pitcher Roy Maddox was pulled in favor of Robertson, who struck out two to close the inning, then sent the Lions down in order in the seventh.

 

In the bottom of the seventh, the Bears loaded the bases.  Ray scored on a passed ball to tie the game, then Franklyn Johnson slammed a single into right center for the walk-off win, 6-5.

 

Ray was two for three on the game with a double, a home run, three runs and two RBI.  He also reached base after being hit by a pitch.

 

In the second game, the Bears jumped on top early, and Robertson – as the starter – shut the Lions down, allowing only two runs on three hits with six strikeouts. 

 

Shaw scored four in the first, three in the second, and four in the third on their way to the 13-2 victory.  Mel Robinson’s two-run homer in the sixth was the only offense the Lions could muster. 

 

In the second game, the Shaw offense was led by Johnson, who was three for three with two home runs, five RBI, and three runs scored.

 

The two wins brings Robertson’s record to 3-3 for the season.

 

The Bears travel to Morris Wednesday for a doubleheader beginning at 1:00 p.m.  They return home Saturday against CIAA opponent Chowan.  First pitch for that doubleheader will be at 1:00 p.m.  The Bears play their home games at Lion’s Park, 516 Dennis Avenue in Raleigh.