Gloucester had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 3-12 to make it four. They fell just short of the Bruton Panthers by a score of 3-1. The Dukes were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 10-0.
Peyton Robbins made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one double. That double was his first of the season.
As for Bruton, their victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 3, 2025.
On Bruton's side, Landon Middlebrook spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits.
On the hitting side, Bruton let Owen Lienard and Jack Kelly run wild. Lienard went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double, while Kelly went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three hits gave Lienard a new career-high.
Coming up, Gloucester will welcome Poquoson at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Bruton, they will take on Warhill at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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