HESSTON, Kan. — Southwestern will look to build momentum in a midweek non-conference matchup against Hesston College as the Moundbuilders travel to Oswald Field.
Southwestern enters the contest at 12-31 overall, including a 4-14 mark on the road this season. The Moundbuilders have shown flashes offensively, hitting .270 as a team with 358 hits and 248 runs scored, but have struggled to consistently keep pace with opponents, who are batting .317 against them.
The Builders are led at the plate by Raisean Dorsey, who is hitting .391 with 50 hits, 36 RBIs, and six home runs, while Sam Benz adds a .340 average with a team-high 54 hits and 16 doubles. Brice Nittler (.325) and Gabe Rodriguez (.343) provide additional depth in the lineup as Southwestern looks to generate run production early.
On the mound, Southwestern has leaned on Jaden Hensley, who owns a 3.88 ERA with a 4-2 record across 51.0 innings pitched, striking out 43 batters. Jaxon Burns (5.47 ERA, 2-0) has also been effective in relief and spot starts, giving the Builders multiple options in a midweek setting.
Hesston enters the matchup with a 7-27 record and has posted a .280 team batting average with 31 home runs and 203 RBIs this season. Federico Moran leads the Larks with a .416 average, 52 hits and seven home runs, while Samuel Vasquez (.367, 28 RBIs) and Kaleb Wise (.318, seven home runs) provide power in the middle of the lineup.
On the mound, Hesston has compiled a 9.68 team ERA, allowing 330 runs across 261.1 innings, an area Southwestern will look to exploit offensively.
First pitch is set for Oswald Field as Southwestern aims to capitalize on a non-conference opportunity and carry momentum into the final stretch of the season.
