Mexico picked up its first district victory since 2023 and did its on its home turf.
The Bulldogs (22-11) came back to beat Winfield (6-14) 3-2 in the Class 4 District 7 semifinals on Monday in Mexico. They play Fulton (13-18), who defeated Wright City 1-0 on Monday, at 6 p.m. Wednesday in their first district championship game since 2023. Brady Fox allowed two runs (one earned) in the first inning before pitching seven innings with eight strikeouts, five hits and two walks. Fox tied the game with a two-RBI double in the third inning. Pearson Kleinsorge made his day 3-for-3 at the plate in the sixth inning before taking second base on an error. Pinch runner Kael Smith scored the winning run for the second straight game, making his way from second on an infield single by Brayden Arnold, who went 2-for-3. Colton Dickey was 1-for-2 with a run, walk, stolen base, and a leaping catch in the outfield that prevented extra bases in the seventh inning.
Look for the full story in the Wednesday, May, 20, 2026, edition of the Mexico Ledger.
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