Cimarron won the last time they faced Southwestern Heights, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Cimarron Bluejays put the hurt on the Southwestern Heights Mustangs with a sharp 12-3 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Cimarron.
Trace Kopper made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Kopper was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Alex Schlesener and Logan Heddlesten did most of the damage at the plate: Schlesener went 3-for-5 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Heddlesten got on base in three of his five plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Colby Wilson, who scored two runs.
On Southwestern Heights' side, Cade Thomas was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Thomas 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. Jaime Garcia was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with.
Even though they lost, Southwestern Heights was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Cimarron's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Southwestern Heights, their defeat was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cimarron is on the road again on Tuesday to play Ulysses at 4:00 p.m. As for Southwestern Heights, they will challenge Lakin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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