The Robinson Rockets will face off against the Glen Rose Tigers at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Robinson had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Grandview last Thursday. The Rockets blew past the Zebras 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Rockets, who have now won five matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Glen Rose came into Thursday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out New Diana 7-6 on Thursday.
Ethan McCune made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Glen Rose is undefeated when McCune posts two or more runs, but 3-7-1 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ethan Thomas, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Glen Rose's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 3-7-1 when he doesn't).
Glen Rose always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as New Diana only posted an OBP of .375.
Robinson's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Glen Rose, the victory got them back to even at 7-7-1.
Robinson might still be hurting after the 9-2 defeat they got from Glen Rose when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can the Rockets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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