Gilman hit Spencer with a five-run first inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Rockets took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pirates. The Rockets' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Spencer saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reed Knecht, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. That double was Knecht's first of the season. Another was Jackson Manicke, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Spencer's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Gilman, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.
While Spencer had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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