By Sandy Anderberg
Courtesy Photo Shelina Wilkins
The Lady Broncos have fought hard game after game to reach their overall season record of 21-5-1. Led by a crew of senior players, the team has learned to be strong and never give up. That held true last week in the Lady Broncos’ one run win over the Lady Whirlwinds at home at 2-1.
Tandie Cummins has been at home on the mound all season and the game against Floydada was no different. Cummins faced 26 batters in her seven innings on the mound and struck out two opponents at the plate. Cummins threw 74 pitches overall and found the sweet spot 49 times with Hayden Elam working behind the plate.
The ladies battled the entire way in a game that determined the district champions. With the win, the Lady Broncos and Lady Whirlwinds tied for first place in their district. Floydada grabbed two quick hits in their opening inning, but could not find home plate. At their first at bat, the Lady Broncos earned two walks, but could not hit anyone home. Neither team scored until the fourth inning.
The Lady Whirlwinds gained their first and only run of the game in the fourth, but struggled against a strong offence and failed to put more runs on the board.
The Lady Broncos’ turn at the plate produced two runs in the inning. After a groundout and an error at first base, Shelby Christopher was able to land on first base. Shelbi Coles laid down a sacrifice bunt that allowed Christopher to get to second. Kennadie Cummins, who has slammed several homeruns this season, stepped up to the plate and pounded one to center field for a two-run homerun to put the Lady Broncos on top. Floydada had three more innings to earn more runs, but the Lady Bronco defense was just too tough and they were held scoreless.
Along with her homer, K. Cummins racked up a single, two RBIs, and one run. Maloree Wann added a single and Christopher connected with a single to add a run to the board. T. Cummins was able to knock down a big triple in the win.
The Lady Broncos are awaiting the playoffs where they hope to go far before their season ends.
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