After a string of five wins, Robbinsville's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of the Copper Basin Cougars by a score of 5-4. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Robbinsville has scored all season.
Ethan Orr put in work no matter where he played. He tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Orr has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Orr was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Quinn Jumper made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Like Robbinsville, Copper Basin also got a great game from a two-way player: Avery Crowder. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Crowder was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Crowder wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Trent Hughes, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Robbinsville's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-3. As for Copper Basin, their record is now 2-6.
Robbinsville will head out on the road to take on Andrews at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Robbinsville is facing Andrews at the right time seeing as Andrews is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Copper Basin, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tellico Plains at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Tellico Plains is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Copper Basin will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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