After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Pickens, Pepperell was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Bowdon Red Devils 7-6. For the Dragons, this counts as revenge for the 14-13 win the Red Devils walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2025.
Jadon McGinnis made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. Those RBI were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Chance Hopper was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one triple. That triple was his first of the season. Sam Ross was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Pepperell's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Bowdon, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Coming up, Pepperell will head out on the road to square off against Calhoun at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bowdon, they will welcome Temple at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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