Softball Recap: Mt. Vernon triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Hannah West

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 7:54pm

Softball Recap: Mt. Vernon Wildcats vs. Vincennes Lincoln Alices

Mt. Vernon won the last time they faced Vincennes Lincoln, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Mt. Vernon Wildcats came out on top against the Vincennes Lincoln Alices by a score of 6-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Mt. Vernon.

Alaina Allyn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Hannah West was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run. Raycee Stallings was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.

On Vincennes Lincoln's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Miley Carie-Fredrick, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

Mt. Vernon is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-10 record this season. As for Vincennes Lincoln, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-12.

Mt. Vernon will be playing in front of their home fans against Tell City at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Vincennes Lincoln, they will head out on the road to face off against Evansville North at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

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