The Model Blue Devils will head out to challenge the Pepperell Dragons at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Thursday, Model came up short against Kell and fell 8-4.
Meanwhile, Pepperell waltzed into their matchup on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They walked away with a 13-8 win over the Braves.
Chance Hopper made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs but no hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Sam Ross was incredible, going 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Pepperell is undefeated when Ross posts two or more stolen bases, but 4-8 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Payton Fannin, who earned four runs.
Pepperell's record is now 14-8. As for Model, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
Model suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Pepperell when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Blue Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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