Robinson extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 9-8 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Altamont Indians. That's two games in a row now that the Maroons have lost by just one run.
Robinson got a good showing from Reese Baker, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits Baker has allowed since back in April.
At the plate, Brysen Legg and Reese Johnson stepped up to the plate in a big way. Legg got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI, while Johnson got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one double.
As for Altamont, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games.
On Altamont's side, Reed Stuemke looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Altamont's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Cooper McManaway, who went 1-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Another was Brayden Schnarre, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Coming up, Robinson will head out to square off against Newton at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Maroons surely won't give up without a fight. As for Altamont, they will square off against Johnston City at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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