Softball Recap: Robinson Bulldogs vs. Concord Spiders
Robinson came into Tuesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Concord Spiders 6-5. That's more bragging rights for Robinson, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Aniyah Jones made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Jones was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nichols Kendra, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Like Robinson, Concord also got a great game from a two-way player: Alexa Hooks. On the mound, she tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Hooks was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Hooks wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Anamaria Shuman, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Peyton Aagaard, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Robinson's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Concord, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Robinson will head out on the road to challenge Salisbury at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Salisbury is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Concord, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against East Rowan at 5:30 p.m. East Rowan will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Concord surely won't give up without a fight.
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