Softball Recap: Winona Wildcats vs. Mount Vernon Tigers
Sadly, Winona is still looking for their first win of the season after seven contests. They suffered a tough 19-0 defeat at the hands of the Mount Vernon Tigers on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Winona of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Mount Vernon's part, Grayson Hammonds made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Hammonds has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hammonds was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cameron Pope was a standout: she scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Olivia Baird was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Winona's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Mount Vernon, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 12-7-1.
Winona will head out on the road to face off against Chapel Hill at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Chapel Hill is coming into the matchup with five straight losses at home, meaning Winona will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Mount Vernon will take on Harmony at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Vernon is facing Harmony at the right time seeing as Harmony is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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