Two Teams, One Dream: Gruver and Stamford Face Off in 2A-D2 Regional Finals

Two programs with grit, depth, and playoff momentum collide in the 2A-D2 Regional Finals as Gruver and Stamford take the field in Plainview. Both teams have earned every step of their journey and now just one series stands between them and a trip to the state medal rounds.

🐾 Gruver Greyhounds – Steady & Resilient

Gruver Greyhounds

• 🆚 Lockney: 10-0, 1-0 sweep

• 🆚 Tahoka: 12-2, 7-6 sweep

• 🆚 Albany: Lost 0-10, won 8-2 and 9-1 in comeback series win

  
  

Gruver has leaned on strong pitching from Cowan, Satterfield, and Pittman, and timely contributions up and down the order. From an explosive start against Tahoka to clutch Game 3 composure vs. Albany, this team battles to the finish.

🐶 Stamford Bulldogs – Fast & Fearless

Stamford Bulldogs

• 🆚 Coleman: Won 8-1, lost 1-4, won 10-0

• 🆚 Miles: 10-6, 7-2 sweep

• 🆚 Ropes: 2-1 walk-off, 4-1 sweep

  
  

Stamford enters the series with power arms and dynamic offense. Alek Hernandez and Christian Duran headline a deep staff, while bats like Brayden Jimenez and Kaston Vega deliver in clutch moments. They’ve shown the ability to win with speed, power, and pressure.

🎯 Series Details

⚾️ Gruver Greyhounds vs. Stamford Bulldogs

📍 Plainview High School

🗓 Game 1: Thursday, May 22 at 6 PM (Stamford – Home)

🗓 Game 2: Saturday, May 24 at 2 PM (Gruver – Home)

🗓 Game 3: 30 min after Game 2 (if needed)

🔍 What to Watch For:

• Pitching Duel Potential: Both teams have go-to arms capable of going the distance. Expect some tense, low-scoring innings.

  
  

• Depth Wins Games: Gruver and Stamford both get production from all nine spots. Contributions from the bottom of the order could swing momentum.

  
  

• Clutch Factor: Gruver’s seventh-inning rally against Tahoka and Stamford’s walk-off over Ropes prove both teams thrive under pressure.

No matter the outcome, this series promises to deliver the kind of high-stakes baseball that makes Texas high school sports special. Both Gruver and Stamford have proven they belong on this stage, now it’s time to see who takes the next step to Austin. Grab your seat in Plainview and be part of the story.