McDowell extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-6. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Watauga Pioneers. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pioneers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2021.
As for Watauga, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-4 record. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 4th.
For Watauga's part, Evan Burroughs and Daniel Jones made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Burroughs pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Jones pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Watauga is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-4 otherwise. At bat, Burroughs went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI, while Jones went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs. That's the most runs Jones has posted since back in April of 2025.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cade Keller, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. That double was his first of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. McDowell will take on rival Freedom at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Watauga is set to challenge their familiar foe St. Stephens at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Pioneers 3.5, the Indians 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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