Broncos squeeze by Memphis, 7-5

By Sandy Anderberg

The Broncos raised the bar on the field last week with big wins over Memphis and Floydada. The Broncos took care of the Cyclones 7-5 and defeated the Whirlwinds 19-12.

The Broncos surged at the right time in the fifth to take a one-run lead after the Cyclones tied the score at three all in the fourth inning. Mason Allred was on the mound and earned the win. In his time on the mound, the senior allowed three hits, five runs, two walks, and struck out nine batters. Allred threw 101 pitches in the game and 57 were strikes.

Mason Sims came in as relief for two innings and hit the strike zone 17 times out of 25 pitches finishing with one hit and three strike-outs.

After the Cyclones took the early lead with two runs in the opening inning, the Broncos got down to business scoring three runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Allred was able to single to score one run and Hudson Howard slammed a double to score two runs. They allowed Memphis only one run in the fourth. However, the fifth inning was a test for patience and the Broncos came through with flying colors after a double from Sims, then a single, and another single from Braylon Rice.

Allred also had some success at the plate as well going three for four with three hits and two RBI. His hits included two singles, and four doubles. Colton Caudle and Rice each had a single in the game and Sims and Bryce Williams each popped a double handing everything they could to the Cyclones.

Designated Hitter Kreed Robinson came through for the Broncos posting two runs. He also had three stolen bases, while Rice took two, and Caudle and Parker Haynes finished with on each of the seven total team free bases.

The Broncos then took advantage of a huge second inning to send a message to the Floydada team in their 19-12 win. The Broncos accumulated 10 hits in the game to only eight for the Whirlwinds.

Shane Hagood had a great day at the plate and knocked down a triple in the opening inning to score two runs. He then hit a two-run home run to left field in the fourth that also scored two runs.

Caudle was in charge for 4.1 innings on the mound and struck out seven with as many base on balls. Half of his 107 pitchers were strikes. Sims came in to relieve Caudle for the remainder of the game in the middle of the fifth inning and finished the game with 38 strikes out of 71 pitches.

The Broncos will take on Quanah on April 4 at home beginning at 4:30 p.m. and travel to Lockney April 8 beginning at 5:00 p.m.