Wreede’s Extra-Inning Heroics Lift Red Robins Past Warsaw, 4-2
By Chase Murphy | The Robesonian | Summer Intern
Saturday, May 31, 2025
WARSAW — The Red Springs Red Robins battled into extra innings Saturday night and left "Little Fenway" with their second straight series win, thanks to a clutch two-run double from Chris Wreede in the 11th inning that sealed a 4-2 victory over the Warsaw Red Sox.
After falling behind 2-0 early, Red Springs chipped away, tying the game in the sixth on a two-run double from third baseman Danny Abell. The Robins left 12 men on base but never folded, scratching out chance after chance until Wreede delivered the dagger in the 11th.
Wreede, who’s become the heart of the Red Springs lineup, finished with two hits, a stolen base and the game-winner in extra innings. His .462 average and ninth RBI of the young season have him squarely in the early MVP conversation.
On the mound, Estevan Hernandez gave the Robins six solid innings, and relievers Miguel Garcia, Bill Lane and Juan “The Wizard of 0’s” Hartman combined for five scoreless frames to finish it. Hartman recorded the final out on a one-pitch grounder to earn his third save.
With the win, the Red Robins improved to 4-5 — part of a logjam in the middle of the Tobacco State League standings as May comes to a close.
Red Springs opens a key three-game homestand Monday against the Rockingham Eagles, who boast a red-hot offense led by catcher Ricky Phillips (.452) and third baseman Willie Cordova (.441). Game one is set for 7 p.m. at Robins Field.
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