The Olton Mustangs will square off against the Floydada Whirlwinds at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Olton will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
Olton is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They had just enough and edged out Morton 16-15. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted since March 29, 2025.
Jett Tomsu was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Cesar Ceballos was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Olton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, Floydada was a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They lost 7-1 to O'Donnell. The matchup marked the Whirlwinds' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Noah Cisneros led a balanced group of hitters, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He also put up an RBI, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Brandyn Diaz, who went 1-for-2 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Olton's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6-1. As for Floydada, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Olton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Floydada struggles in that department as they've averaged .570. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
