Chuckie Robinson of Buies Creek is congratulated after his three-run homer in the eighth inning on Sunday in a 10-7 win over Down East.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Patrick Sandoval started on the mound for Buies Creek, striking out four while allowing two hits and two earned runs in five innings.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Chuckie Robinson drove in seven runs for the Buies Creek Astros on Sunday in a 10-7 win over visiting Down East.
Robinson had a grand slam in the third inning and a decisive three-run homer in the eighth.
Abdiel Santana (8-1) got the win in relief of starter Patrick Sandoval, who went five innings. Colin McKee pitched the ninth for his fourth save. The trio had 10 strikeouts.
Going into a noon game today with the Wood Ducks at Jim Perry Stadium, the Astros trail the Winston-Salem Dash by a half-game in the Carolina League Southern Division second-half season baseball standings.
Jacob Meyers delivers an RBI double for Buies Creek.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Jonathan Arauz rounds third to score on a double by Jacob Meyers.
(Dunn Area Photo/Paul Burgett)
Jacob Meyers slides into third on a wild pitch Sunday.
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Chuckie Robinson follows the flight of a third-inning grand slam.
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Chuckie Robinson rounds third after his grand slam as base umpire Austin Jones makes sure he touches the bag.
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Chuckie Robinson is welcomed home after his blast with the bases loaded. (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Abdiel Saldana (8-1) came on in relief and picked up the win.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Colin McKee finished on the hill and earned his fourth save.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
