The Southwestern Spartan baseball team recently completed a four-game series against Fort Scott Community College. Under the guidance of Coach Chris Piperno, the Spartans faced off against a formidable opponent and demonstrated their competitive spirit throughout the series. The Spartans went 1-3 on the weekend, but lost 3 games by a combined 5 runs.

In the first game of the series, the Spartans secured a 3-0 victory, anticipating setting the tone for the weekend. Pitcher Zade Stark delivered an outstanding performance, throwing for 5 innings with only 1 hit allowed and 4 strikeouts. Key offensive contributions came from Brysen Vernon and Brayden Resch, both delivering homeruns to power the Spartan offense.

Game two saw a closely contested matchup, with the Spartans ultimately falling short with a final score of 5-6. Despite the loss, Shammy-Thayne Maximiliana's impressive homerun and 2 RBIs highlighted the team's offensive capabilities.

The third game proved to be another tight battle, with the Spartans narrowly missing out on victory with a final score of 6-7. Zade Stark continued to shine, contributing 2 RBI.

In the final game of the series, the Spartans ultimately fell to Fort Scott with a score of 2-5. Despite the loss, standout performances from players like Jaxon Brooks and Carlos Allen were highlights for the Spartans.

Reflecting on the series, Coach Piperno commented, "We had four tight contests against a good team. We are still fine-tuning some aspects of our game as we get closer to conference play. We have another challenge ahead of us this weekend as we continue our road non-conference schedule."

The series against Fort Scott provided valuable learning experiences for the Spartan baseball team as they continue to prepare for upcoming conference matchups. With their dedication and talent, the Spartans are poised to make a strong impact in the remainder of the season.