WEST POINT, N.Y. - Senior right-handed pitcher Alex Robinett cemented his name in the Academy and Patriot League record books with a sparkling performance of 21 strikeouts in an 8-0 victory over Air Force on Friday evening at Johnson Stadium at Doubleday Field. Robinett made the final start of his collegiate career count with an electric performance that included at least two strikeouts in every inning. He struck out the side in three different frames, including the ninth to cap the three-hit shutout. The final five outs of the night came via strikeout as Robinett shattered the previous Army West Point record of 17 punchouts in a game. Watch the video recap.
Steve Reich struck out 17 on two occasions in his career, accomplishing the feat in a seven-inning contest against Air Force in 1992 and again in 1993 against New York Tech in nine innings. Bob Kewley established the mark in 1960 against Yale before it was equaled by Eric Pedersen versus Princeton in 1968. "I thought I was going to break my career record, which was 12, but I had no idea I was even near 21," Robinett said following the game. "We had never played Air Force in my four years here, so to set the tone like that it was pretty good. We have two games tomorrow and Sunday, so hopefully we can carry this momentum through the weekend." Full Story»