CLARENDON, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds came up big in a pivotal district matchup Tuesday night, defeating the Clarendon Broncos 5-3 on the road.
With the win, Floydada strengthens its postseason chances, keeping themselves firmly in the playoff hunt with just a few games remaining in district play.
Despite not recording a hit, the Whirlwinds made the most of their opportunities, capitalizing on Clarendon’s defensive miscues and executing in key moments to pull out the win. Both teams struggled defensively, combining for 10 errors in a gritty, back-and-forth game.
Final Score:
Floydada 5, Clarendon 3
Box Score:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
FLYD 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 5 0 5
CLRN 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 4 5
Floydada’s offense was sparked by patience at the plate and aggressive baserunning, taking advantage of Clarendon’s five errors to manufacture runs in the third, fourth, and sixth innings. Meanwhile, the Whirlwind defense came through in the late innings, holding off a Clarendon rally attempt in the seventh to seal the victory.
Though hitless in the scorebook, Floydada’s performance was anything but quiet. The win not only gives them a valuable edge in the district standings, but also momentum heading into a critical stretch of games.
The Whirlwinds will look to carry this energy forward as they continue chasing a playoff berth.
