Robert Drives in 4 in Black Panther Party Win; Stroman Fans 11 as Browns Win 6th Straight
May 16, 2024
Louisville (UBAN) - Center fielder Luis Robert had 4 hits and 4 RBI as the Oakland Black Panthers bested the Louisville Sluggers 8 to 2 at Sluggers Park.
Robert had a big evening at the plate. He lined a single which brought home a run in the 1st inning, doubled in the 3rd inning, stroked a base-hit which scored a run in the 4th inning and blasted a two-run home run in the 9th inning. Oakland finished with 13 hits while Louisville ended up with 8.
Adrian Houser(1-4) allowed 2 runs in 5 and 2/3 innings, and picked up the victory. Joe Musgrove(1-5) was the loser. He allowed 6 runs and 11 hits in 8 innings.
Yasmani Grandal had 2 base hits and 2 RBI and Marcus Stroman mowed down 11 Indianapolis batters as the St. Louis Browns beat the Indianapolis Longhorns by a score of 4 to 1.
Stroman(3-2) gave St. Louis a solid outing. He went 5 and 1/3 innings allowing 4 hits and 3 walks lowering his ERA to 4.13. The Indianapolis batters went down meekly in the 9th.
Stroman got relief help from Brent Suter who gained credit for his 2nd save. Dean Kremer(1-1) absorbed the loss. He was touched for 9 hits and 2 walks in 5 and 1/3 innings.
Stroman was pleased with his performance. He noted, 'I had good zip on my pitches. Just as important, my location was right on. The fans really got into the game too - that always helps me. Now, if I can only do that again in my next outing.'