The Clifton Cubs will be taking part in a tournament against the Florence Buffaloes at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Clifton had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They had just enough and edged out Grandview 6-5 on Friday.
Meanwhile, Florence posted their biggest win since February 23, 2024 on Friday. They put the hurt on Bruceville-Eddy with a sharp 10-3 victory. The Buffaloes haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
The team relied heavily on Terry Parker, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in stolen bases. Cody Carlson was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Florence hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bruceville-Eddy struck out seven times.
Clifton came out on top in a nail-biter against Florence in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, sneaking past 7-6. Will Clifton repeat their success, or does Florence have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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