Baseball Splits Doubleheader at Lamar, Capture Series Victory
The Colby Trojans baseball team traveled to Lamar, CO. this past Saturday for a doubleheader, splitting the pair of games but ultimately taking the series 3–4 after a strong showing in last Thursday’s home doubleheader.
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LAMAR, Co. - The Colby Trojans baseball team traveled to Lamar, CO. this past Saturday (Feb. 14) for a doubleheader, splitting the pair of games but ultimately taking the series 3–4 after a strong showing in last Thursday's (Feb. 12) home doubleheader.
Game 1
In game one, The Colby Trojans baseball team battled back to tie the game late but ultimately fell to Lamar Community College, 5–4, on the road after the Runnin' Lopes pushed across the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Colby showed resilience throughout the contest, erasing a late deficit with a seventh-inning rally before Lamar responded in the final frames to secure the victory.
Lamar struck early, capitalizing on opportunities in the opening innings to build a 4–3 advantage behind timely hitting and aggressive baserunning. The Trojans stayed within reach thanks to key offensive contributions, including a two-run home run from Caden Clifford and an RBI from Anthony Deblois, while Ty Shapton added an RBI double to keep Colby in the contest.
On the mound, Deblois started for the Trojans, allowing four runs while striking out five over three innings of work. Trey Schroeder provided a strong effort in relief, holding Lamar to just one hit across 3.2 scoreless innings while recording three strikeouts to give Colby a chance to rally.
The Trojans broke through in the top of the seventh inning to even the score at 4–4. Jacob Mraz reached base to spark the rally, and Colby continued to apply pressure with disciplined at-bats and timely execution to push across the tying run. The late surge shifted momentum in Colby's favor heading into the final innings.
Lamar answered in the bottom of the eighth, stringing together key hits to plate the go-ahead run and reclaim a 5–4 lead. Colby threatened but was unable to produce another rally in the final frame.
Clifford led the Trojans offensively with a home run and two RBIs, while Mraz, Turner Zdunich, Callum Thomson, Shapton, and Jake Brooks each recorded hits. Colby totaled six hits and drew seven walks in the contest.
Game 2
In game two, The Colby baseball team rallied for a dramatic 11–10 victory over Lamar Community College on February 14, powered by a seven-run explosion in the fifth inning that turned a tight contest into a commanding lead. After trading early runs, the Trojans entered the fifth with a narrow 3–3 tie and quickly took control with a relentless offensive surge that showcased patience, power, and timely hitting.
Matt Murray opened the rally with a line-drive single to center field, driving in Caden Clifford to put Colby on top. Anthony Deblois followed with a double down the left-field line to score Murray, and Callum Thomson reached base on a hit-by-pitch, allowing Murray to advance to second. Turner Zdunich then ripped a double to right field, scoring both Jacob Brooks and J. Mraz while Clifford advanced to third, giving the Trojans a 10–3 lead.
The rally continued as Charlie Langford laid down a perfectly executed sacrifice bunt to bring Nolan Hertzke home, followed by Brooks delivering an RBI single to left field that plated Deblois. Hertzke later scored when reaching base on an error, and Zdunich capped the seven-run frame with a two RBI double to right field.
The Trojans huge inning carried through the rest of the game, finishing with eight hits and capitalizing on Lamar's miscues. Deblois led the charge, going 3-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI, and two runs scored, while Thomson hit a home run and scored twice. Aggressive baserunning also played a role, as Mraz stole three bases, Clifford and Langford added steals, and the Trojans constantly pressured Lamar's defense.
On the mound, Pedro Carillo started and allowed two runs over two innings before Rory MacDonald earned the win in relief, striking out three while allowing just one run. Tommy Mann handled the middle innings, and Grant Myers closed the door for the save, navigating a late Lamar rally to secure the road victory.
Colby's explosive fifth inning proved decisive, turning a tightly contested game into an emphatic win. They will take a week off and then head to Northeastern JC for a four game series starting Saturday (Feb. 28).