Quitman took a 13-run defeat the last time they faced off against Grand Saline, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs skirted past the Indians 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted against the Indians since April 15, 2016.
Logan Davis was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2025.
Canin Peppers
| 04/10/26 @ Grand Saline | 2 |
| 03/31/26 vs Mineola | 2 |
| 03/27/26 @ Eustace | 2 |
| 03/20/26 @ Winona | 2 |
| 02/28/26 vs Newton | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, Canin Peppers was excellent, going 3-for-5 with two runs and one RBI. He has become a key player for Quitman: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-6 otherwise. Jimmy Mulllican was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Quitman is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games. As for Grand Saline, they dropped their record down to 14-8-2 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Quitman will host Edgewood at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Grand Saline, they will be playing at home against Cooper at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Indians' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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