Walsenburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 22-3 to the Swink Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Walsenburg of the 22-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Swink's part, Noah Pearson was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Pearson was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Nick Paolucci was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Hunter Reynolds, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
Walsenburg's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Swink, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-4.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Walsenburg by a score of 18-0 later that day.
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