Baseball Recap: Yuma Wins Going Away Against Limon

Yuma hadn't done well against Limon recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Outlaws were the clear victors by an 11-3 margin over the Badgers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Outlaws have posted against the Badgers since April 2, 2015.

Silas Baucke

Hits (Career)

05/01/25 @ Limon	3
04/17/25 vs Wiggins	2
04/17/25 vs Wiggins	2
04/12/25 vs Platte Valley	2
04/05/25 @ Sedgwick County	2

Silas Baucke made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Baucke was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, Jesus Rodriguez was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two doubles and two RBI. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Brodie Kallweit, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Yuma always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Yuma has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for Limon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-6 record this season.

Yuma will take on Bennett at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Limon, they will face off against Peyton at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Badgers surely won't give up without a fight.