The Cimarron Bluejays will face off against the Southwestern Heights Mustangs at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cimarron is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Cimarron is returning to their home field after beating Lakin on theirs, despite the fact Lakin has dominated at home this season. The Bluejays blew past the Broncs 9-2 on Monday. The victory continues a trend for the Bluejays in their matchups with the Broncs: they've now won five in a row.
Trace Kopper
| 05/05/25 @ Lakin | 4 |
| 05/05/25 @ Lakin | 3 |
| 05/01/25 @ Bucklin | 2 |
| 05/01/25 @ Bucklin | 2 |
| 04/29/25 @ Colby | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
The team relied heavily on Trace Kopper, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last eight games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Colby Wilson, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Southwestern Heights was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of Spearville.
Julius Trejo put in work no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Trejo was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Cimarron's win bumped their record up to 14-8-2. As for Southwestern Heights, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cimarron has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Southwestern Heights struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cimarron couldn't quite finish off Southwestern Heights in their previous matchup back in April and fell 10-8. Can the Bluejays avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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