Swink has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Lamar Thunder at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Swink is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
Swink's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They came out on top against Crowley County by a score of 5-0.
Nate Cabrera was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Bauserman, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Lamar gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Raton. Winning may never get old, but Lamar sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Austin Thacker was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Thacker has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Thacker was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cael Buxton, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Zaidyn Daniels, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
Swink's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-3. As for Lamar, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Swink hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .375. However, it's not like Lamar struggles in that department as they've averaged .356. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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