Baseball Recap: McDowell Comes Up Short

R-S Central hit McDowell with a nine-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Titans fell 14-10 to the Hilltoppers. The Titans were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Hilltoppers earlier this season, when they won 7-1.

Jacob Davis

Runs Batted In

03/21/25 @ North Buncombe	6
02/28/25 @ Owen	4
04/29/25 vs R-S Central	3
04/14/25 @ Mountain Heritage	2
03/05/25 vs Mountain Heritage	2
+ 5 more games

Jacob Davis made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-5 with three RBI and two doubles. McDowell is 2-1 when Davis posts three or more RBI, but 6-12 otherwise.

McDowell has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season. As for R-S Central, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.

McDowell will face off against Mitchell at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Titans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mountaineers have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season. As for R-S Central, they will be playing at home against Draughn at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hilltoppers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.