Custer County is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 24-1 to the Swink Lions on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Custer County of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Custer County saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Wesley Bennett, who went 1-for-1 with an RBI.
On Swink's side, Nick Paolucci made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Paolucci has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Paolucci was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Hunter Bauserman was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Nate Cabrera was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Custer County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-16. As for Swink, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Custer County's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Center at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Swink will take on Rye at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Rye is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Swink will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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