Hawks Dominate Western Texas College in Four-Game Sweep, Outscore Opponents in Explosive Weekend Performance

The Howard College Hawks baseball left no doubt this weekend, turning in a dominant four-game sweep over Western Texas College baseball with explosive offense and consistent pitching from start to finish.

Howard set the tone early on Friday, overwhelming Western Texas in Game 1 with a 17-5 victory. The Hawks' lineup wasted no time getting going, stringing together big innings and piling up runs behind a high-powered offensive showing that kept pressure on throughout the game.

In Game 2, the momentum didn't slow. Howard erupted for 12 runs on 16 hits, using a pair of multi-run innings to pull away and secure the doubleheader sweep. The Hawks' ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain offensive consistency proved to be a major difference-maker.

Saturday brought more of the same. In Game 3, Howard's pitching staff controlled the pace while the offense delivered a decisive third inning, plating seven runs on the way to an 11-1 win. The balanced effort showcased both timely hitting and effective run prevention.

The series finale was the exclamation point. Howard exploded for 28 runs on 21 hits in a dominant Game 4 performance, including multiple big innings that completely put the game out of reach early. The Hawks' relentless approach at the plate capped off one of their most complete offensive weekends of the season.

Across all four games, Howard combined for 68 runs, demonstrating depth throughout the lineup and the ability to produce in bunches. The sweep highlights a team hitting its stride at the right time, with contributions up and down the roster and a pitching staff that consistently backed it up.

With the series win, the Hawks continue to build momentum as they push deeper into conference play, showing they can dominate on both sides of the ball. The team also recognized their sophomore players in a special ceremony on Saturday morning as a way of saying thank you for their dedication to the Hawk Baseball program.