Tribe Rally Falls Short as Bats Take Series Finale
LOUISVILLE, KY - Trayvon Robinson was a home run shy of the cycle and Jason Martin collected his fifth multi-hit performance in eight games, but two errors and Indians pitching couldn't hold together a lead in a 7-6 series finale loss to the Louisville Bats.
LOUISVILLE, KY -
Robinson's 3-for-3 performance extended his hitting streak to a season-high seven games and was his second three-hit game of the road trip, the last coming in the finale against Gwinnett on Sunday.
The Indians (42-41) offense turned up the heat right out of the gate for the first time in eight games. Three straight singles opened up the game, and with one out and already a 1-0 lead, Robinson began his night with a two-run double to extend the score.
Five pitches into his outing, starter
The Bats (32-53) continued to take advantage of Indy's pitching. A leadoff walk and two straight singles loaded the bases with the pitcher up.
The teams traded runs in the fifth inning, leaving the score 7-4. Elmore opened up the top half with a double and was brought in by Martin after moving to third on a sacrifice bunt. Aquino led off the bottom of the fifth with a walk and scored after stealing second, moving to third on a wild pitch and crossing home on a throwing error by
Indy tried for a rally in the eighth. Two consecutive walks sent
Keury Mella (W, 5-8) went 5.2 innings and gave up four of the Tribe's runs on eight hits.
The Indians return home tomorrow for the holiday weekend, opening up a five-game set with Toledo in a 6:15 p.m. ET start on July 4.