Hugoton had lost 16 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-20 to make it 17. They lost 7-0 to the Cimarron Bluejays. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bluejays this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 back in April.
As for Cimarron, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-8-2 record this season. Considering they have won eight matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Cimarron's part, Coulter Dohrmann was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Dohrmann was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Logan Simon and Colby Wilson did most of the damage at the plate: Simon went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base, while Wilson earned one RBI, one run, and two stolen bases. Wilson has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Aidyn Thompson was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Coming up, Hugoton will face off against Stanton County at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Cimarron, they will square off against Goodland at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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