Highland and Robinson squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Highland had to settle for second. They lost 10-2 to the Robinson Senators. Highland has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Highland saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Keagan Statler, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Robinson's side, Isaiah Freeman made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Freeman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other pitching news, Logan Eichler tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over 4.2 innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Driftin Ladd and Andre Bell did most of the damage at the plate: Ladd went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Bell went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. Nathan Johnston was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases.
Highland's defeat dropped their record down to 20-7. As for Robinson, they pushed their record up to 20-10 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
As of now, neither Highland nor Robinson have any future games scheduled.
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