The Floydada Whirlwinds will square off against the Clarendon Broncos at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
Floydada blew Wellington out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Wellington got their revenge. Floydada fell just short of Wellington by a score of 6-4. The Whirlwinds' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, Clarendon had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cyclones, sneaking past 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Broncos have posted since May 11, 2024.
Mason Sims and Mason Allred were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Sims pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Allred struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Sims also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Clarendon is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-7 otherwise. At bat, Sims scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Allred went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Sims also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Kreed Robinson was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing three bases. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Braylon Rice was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Floydada's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Clarendon, their win bumped their record up to 6-8.
Floydada might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Clarendon in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Can Floydada avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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