The Custer County Bobcats will stay at home for another game and welcome the Swink Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Custer County lost 9-2 to Center on Saturday.
Taylor Bradford was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Even though they lost, Custer County didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 15 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Swink gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They never let Walsenburg onto the board and left with an 18-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Swink.
Hunter Bauserman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Bauserman was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Nick Paolucci was a standout: he scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Conner Clodfelter was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Custer County dropped their record down to 0-15 with that loss, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Swink, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Custer County has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Swink struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Custer County might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Swink in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Custer County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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