The Cooper Bulldogs will face off against the Sam Rayburn Rebels at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
On Saturday, Cooper and Chisum finished up their matchup with a 6-6 draw.
Mason Stegall spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
Sam Rayburn not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since April 17, 2025 (when they won 11-1). They were the clear victors by a 14-5 margin over Bonham. The Rebels' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Jamison Dorris, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Cash Mason, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI and one run.
Sam Rayburn always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .607. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Cooper's tie makes their record 0-1-1 this season. As for Sam Rayburn, their record now sits at 3-1.
Cooper couldn't quite finish off Sam Rayburn when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 6-4. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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