Robinson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mt. Carmel Golden Aces. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Robinson of the 9-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Robinson saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Judson Pinkston, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Mt. Carmel's side, Andrew Gillihan made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Gillihan has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gillihan was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Preston Will was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and an RBI. Asher Coston was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Robinson's defeat dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Mt. Carmel, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 14-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Robinson will take on Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Robinson will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Mt. Carmel, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Gibson Southern at 5:00 p.m. Gibson Southern is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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