Wild day at Lamar

LAMAR, Colo. -- The McCook Community College baseball team got caught on the wrong end of a slugfest during the first round of the Region IX Tournament at Lamar, Colo.

The Indians were blasted 32-15 by Western Nebraska.

The Indians established single-game records for most runs scored and most runs allowed.

McCook dropped to 7-43 overall, including an 0-7 mark against the Cougars.

McCook will play Trinidad Junior College at 5 p.m. today in the consolation round.

Trinidad lost to Arapahoe Community College, Denver, 14-5. Lamar will play the winner of Thursday's WNCC-Arapahoe game at 2 p.m. today.

A first-round game was scheduled for 11 a.m. today.

Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, Colo., was set to play Otero Junior College, LaJunta, Colo.

Region IX Baseball Tournament Scores

Thursday, May 8

First Round Games

WNCC 32, McCook 15

Arapahoe C.C. 14, Trinidad 5

5 p.m. -- WNCC vs. Arapahoe

Friday, May 9

11 a.m. -- Northeastern JC vs. Otero JC

2 p.m. -- Lamar CC vs. winner Thursday 5 p.m. game

5 p.m. -- Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2

Saturday, May 10

11 a.m. -- Winner (Friday 5 p.m.) vs. Loser (Friday 2 p.m.)

2 p.m. -- Winner's Bracket Final

5 p.m. -- Loser of Winner Bracket Final vs. Winner (Saturday, 11 a.m.)

Sunday, May 11

Noon -- First Championship Game

3 p.m. -- Second Championship Game (if necessary)