Scott Pepe edged out Richard Haines in a tight 3-2 victory, marking a significant breakthrough given their head-to-head history. Despite the loss, Haines retains second place with 3 points from one match, while Pepe starts his campaign with 4 points but remains third. With several matches remaining for both, Pepe’s win injects momentum into his season, setting up an intriguing battle for top positions in the division.