Robinson was the 3-0 winner over Carson when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. The Robinson Bulldogs suffered a tough 12-6 defeat at the hands of the Carson Cougars on Friday. Robinson's loss continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Aniyah Jones put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Jones was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kendall Stephens was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Morgan Shane, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Like Robinson, Carson also got a great game from a two-way player: Caylee Snow. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Snow was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Mckenzie Powers was excellent, going 1-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Alyssa Benner was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Robinson's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Carson, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Robinson will take on Lake Norman Charter at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Lake Norman Charter is coming into the game with four straight victories on the road, so Robinson will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Carson, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Northwest Cabarrus at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Northwest Cabarrus is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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