Swanson Dominates as Rockets Rout Minutemen

TOLEDO, Ohio (Interstat) — Deron Swanson struck out nine over six strong innings, leading Toledo to an 11-1 victory over Massachusetts in a Mid-American Conference game Saturday at Scott Park Baseball Complex.

The Rockets (5-8) erupted for four runs in the first inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from designated hitter Cole Meyer. Right fielder Cade Baker added four hits and two RBIs as Toledo amassed nine hits.

Ryan Kolben’s solo home run in the second provided the only run for the Minutemen (4-4), who were limited to three hits. Lorcan Lee started for Massachusetts and did not allow a hit in 3 1/3 innings but was charged with one earned run.

Swanson allowed two hits and one earned run to earn the win. Toledo capitalized on three Massachusetts errors to score three unearned runs.