Moody wins in dramatic fashion to earn state tournament berth
Moody's Dramatic Win
Moody High School clinched a berth in the Class 5A state baseball tournament with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Ray High School. The game, played at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas, drew nearly 14,000 fans over two days.
Game Highlights
Moody secured the win with a game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. The atmosphere was described as electric, with large crowds showing up well in advance of the games.
Player Reactions
Marcus Cantu, a senior infielder/pitcher for Moody, highlighted the significance of the large and enthusiastic crowd, emphasizing the unique experience for the high school players.
Additional Information
Further details, videos, and photos from the game are available on caller.com.
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The crowd at Whataburger Field was a testament to what high school baseball means in South Texas and it had a chance to witness some history and late-inning heroics.
Over two days and two games at the home of the Hooks, nearly 14,000 fans came through the turnstiles to watch Moody and Ray high schools battle for a spot in the Class 5A state tournament.
Moody won 3-2 with some of its trademark late-inning magic on Friday, scoring the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to sweep the Class 5A Region IV final series 2-0. Beyond the victory, the atmosphere at the stadium was something the coaches and players will relish for years to come.
“We all took a step back and we just soaked it all in,” said senior Moody infielder/pitcher Marcus Cantu, who had the game-winning hit on Friday. “You don’t get crowds like this and not every high schooler gets that many people here just to watch them play. It was really cool seeing Corpus come together to watch baseball.”
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.Fans began lining up for tickets more than 12 hours before they officially went on sale Wednesday morning, and there was a sea of blue and gold and red and white both days at Whataburger Field.
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