Robinson extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 4-3. They came up short against the Edwards County Lions, falling 11-1. The defeat was just more heartbreak for the Maroons, who fell 2-0 when the teams last met back in March of 2024.
As for Edwards County, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
For Edwards County's part, Jackson Hensley made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Hensley has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Jax Duncan and Dylan Prather did most of the damage at the plate: Duncan went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Prather went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Those three RBI gave Prather a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Drew Roosevelt, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Robinson will take on Varsity Opponent at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Edwards County, they will challenge Altamont at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Lions 1.6, the Indians 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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