Softball Recap: Mt. Vernon Wildcats vs. Washington Hatchets
Mt. Vernon won the last time they faced Washington, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Mt. Vernon Wildcats came out on top against the Washington Hatchets by a score of 11-7. That's two games straight that Mt. Vernon has won by exactly four runs.
Alaina Allyn was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 17 over seven innings pitched. Allyn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Allyn was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Cora Bell was a standout: she scored three runs while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Hannah West, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
On Washington's side, Hayleigh Cummins made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Alison Hill was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Mt. Vernon and bumps their season record up to 6-1. As for Washington, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Vernon will stay at home for another game and welcome Evansville Harrison at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Washington will take on Shakamak at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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