Baseball Recap: Hoehne's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Hoehne took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Swink, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Farmers skirted past the Lions 6-4. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Farmers as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.

Antonio Cantoria

Batters Struck Out

04/24/25 vs Swink	9
04/21/25 vs Las Animas	1
04/18/25 @ Fowler	3
04/12/25 @ Crowley County	4
03/29/25 vs Fort Morgan	1
03/25/25 @ Las Animas	9

Antonio Cantoria was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over 5.1 innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases and three runs. He has become a key player for Hoehne: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-13 otherwise.

Cantoria wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Sandoval, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Hoehne is undefeated when Sandoval posts three or more RBI, but 1-14 otherwise. Another was Caden Marquez, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one double.

Hoehne's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-8 and their overall record up to 5-14. As for Swink, their record is now 10-7.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Hoehne will challenge rival Rye at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Swink is set to take on their familiar foe Las Animas at 10:00 a.m. on Friday.