LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns gave the Wellington Skyrockets all they could handle in Tuesday night’s district matchup, but came up just short in a 3-2 loss at home.
Despite the final score, the Longhorns played a competitive and gritty game, out-hitting the Skyrockets and flashing solid defense throughout.
Lockney’s offense found its rhythm in the middle innings, scoring in the third and fifth frames to tie the game at 2-2. However, Wellington managed to push across a go-ahead run in the top of the sixth, and Lockney was unable to capitalize on late scoring chances.
Final Score:
Wellington 3, Lockney 2
Box Score:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
WLLN 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 3 5
LCKN 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 7 2
The Longhorns tallied seven hits on the night, more than doubling Wellington’s total, but left several runners stranded in key moments. On the defensive side, Lockney committed only two errors and made several strong plays to keep the game within reach.
While the loss stings, the performance was another sign of the Longhorns’ growth and resilience as district play heats up. Lockney will look to build on the effort as they prepare for the next stretch of games and continue their push toward postseason positioning.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Longhorns continue their district campaign.
