Lamar's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Rye Thunderbolts. Considering the Thunder have won six games by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Alex Aguilar made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Aguilar was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Lamar let Cael Buxton and Ayden Hose run wild. Buxton got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double, while Hose went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Buxton has become a key player for Lamar: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-5 otherwise. Alex Williams also deserves some recognition as he launched his first home run of the season.
Lamar always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .586. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rye only posted an OBP of .211.
Thunder
| 04/21/25 vs Rye | 12-2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Buena Vista | 15-5 |
| 04/11/25 vs Buena Vista | 17-2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Fowler | 5-4 |
| 05/18/24 vs Platte Valley | 6-4 |
| + 7 more games |
Lamar pushed their record up to 10-5 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Rye, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Lamar will square off against Burlington at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rye, they will take on Monte Vista at 3:15 p.m. on Friday.
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