Baseball Game Preview: Hoisington Cardinals vs. Hesston Swathers

The Hoisington Cardinals will square off against the Hesston Swathers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hoisington has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Hoisington came up short against Pratt on Friday, falling 11-2. The Cardinals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Kaidenn Chambers made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that he launched this season.

Meanwhile, Hesston got the win against Larned on Friday by a conclusive 12-2. Considering the Swathers have won five contests by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Brody Curran was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

In other batting news, Tanner McAllister was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Levi Flaming was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.

Hesston's record now sits at 7-2. As for Hoisington, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-3.

Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hoisington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Hesston struggles in that department as they've averaged .497. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.