Baseball Recap: Robinson Maroons vs. Mt. Carmel Golden Aces
Robinson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mt. Carmel Golden Aces. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Robinson of the 9-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Robinson saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Judson Pinkston, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Mt. Carmel's side, Andrew Gillihan made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Gillihan has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gillihan was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Preston Will was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and an RBI. Asher Coston was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Robinson's defeat dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Mt. Carmel, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 14-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Robinson will take on Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Robinson will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Mt. Carmel, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Gibson Southern at 5:00 p.m. Gibson Southern is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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