McDowell was the 7-5 winner over Patton when they last played one another back in May of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The McDowell Titans fell just short of the Patton Panthers by a score of 3-2 on Monday. The game marked the Titans' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
McDowell saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Danny Brown, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that Brown hit this season.
McDowell has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. Patton's win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McDowell will host North Buncombe at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Buncombe will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something McDowell surely won't give up without a fight. As for Patton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lincolnton at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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