Swink was the 13-1 winner over Rocky Ford when they last played one another back in May of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Lions took a 15-12 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Meloneers on Thursday. The Lions' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Nick Paolucci
| 03/22/25 vs Calhan | 4 |
| 03/21/25 vs Centauri | 3 |
| 03/07/25 vs Centauri | 3 |
| 04/10/25 @ Rocky Ford | 2 |
| 04/07/25 @ La Veta | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Nick Paolucci made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Swink's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 5-2 (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Nate Cabrera, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Swink's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Rocky Ford, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 6-4.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Swink beat the Meloneers by a score of 15-6 later that day.
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