It wasn't Mexico's night to cap a memorable season.
The No. 9 Bulldogs lost 13-3 to Orchard Farm (24-8, received state votes) in five innings in Thursday's Class 4 quarterfinal game in Mexico after finishing with nine unearned runs off four errors. It is the first time this season that Mexico (24-12) lost via run rule since a 13-0 loss to Hickman in the season opener.
Mexico took a 3-0 lead after the first inning thanks to four straight hits recorded, including back-to-back doubles, before allowing five runs in the second inning and seven runs in the fourth inning. The Bulldogs walked eight hitters between their three pitchers, breaking a three-game complete game streak. Colton Dickey went 2-for-3, Brady Fox had a RBI double in his last game, Zach Jahn had a RBI single, and Drew DeMint had a double and sliding catch in centerfield he turned into a double play at first base in his last game as a Bulldog.
Mexico hadn't played in the quarterfinals since 2014 and spent most of the season unranked until the May 18 rankings were released.
"We had a few more errors than normal and a few more mental miscues," head coach Daniel McCarty said. "We were walking too many guys today. Whoever's going to win depends on whoever makes the least mistakes."
Look for the full story and season recap in the Wednesday, June 3, 2026, edition of the Mexico Ledger.
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