McDowell proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by ten) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Enka Jets 6-4. The game was the first time the Titans have beaten the Jets on their field since April 7, 2022.
Kyson Rinnert was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Hayden Shelton
| 04/01/25 @ Enka | 3 |
| 03/26/25 vs Owen | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ North Buncombe | 1 |
| 02/28/25 @ Owen | 1 |
| 04/15/24 @ Owen | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hayden Shelton, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (three). Jacob Davis was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
McDowell was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .367 or higher in four consecutive contests.
McDowell now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Enka, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Enka will square off against North Henderson at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. McDowell will be paying especially close attention to Enka's contest: after Enka faces off against North Henderson, they'll take on McDowell again at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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