Robinson scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Concord Spiders as the Robinson Bulldogs made off with a 17-5 victory. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Jacob Barbee and Hayden Parlier were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Barbee struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Parlier pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Barbee got on base in four of his six plate appearances with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run, while Parlier went 1-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Robinson let Noah Johnson and Ian Schroeder loose on the outfield. Johnson scored three runs while going 3-for-5, while Schroeder scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. Mason Palo was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Robinson's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-12. As for Concord, they dropped their record down to 3-18 with that loss, which was their eighth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Robinson will take on West Rowan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Concord, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Central Cabarrus, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
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