If Lockney was riding high fresh off their 19-2 takedown of Memphis on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Longhorns came up short against the Floydada Whirlwinds on Tuesday, falling 13-4. The Longhorns were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Whirlwinds apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Esaiel Nunez was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season. Daniel Alvarado was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
Lockney has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for Floydada, their record now sits at 10-6.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Lockney is set to take on their familiar foe Clarendon at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Floydada will challenge rival Memphis at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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