Softball Recap: New Philadelphia Quakers vs. Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets
New Philadelphia was the 8-7 winner over Mt. Vernon when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The New Philadelphia Quakers lost 12-3 to the Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets on Tuesday.
For Mt. Vernon's part, Jocelyn Scarbury spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Mt. Vernon let Brooke Dovenbarger and Keely Pollard loose on the outfield. Dovenbarger went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and a double, while Pollard scored two runs while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylee Myers, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
New Philadelphia's defeat dropped their record down to 13-9. As for Mt. Vernon, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Philadelphia will take on East Liverpool at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. East Liverpool is coming into the game with 12 straight losses on the road, meaning New Philadelphia will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Mt. Vernon, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against New Philadelphia at 12:00 p.m.
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