Softball Recap: Mt. Vernon Wildcats vs. Gibson Southern Titans
Mt. Vernon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 10-2 walloping at the hands of the Gibson Southern Titans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mt. Vernon of the 7-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Hannah West was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
On Gibson Southern's side, Morgan Burgess spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. Burgess has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lauryn Adamson, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Ally Malone, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Mt. Vernon's defeat dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Gibson Southern, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 14-3.
Mt. Vernon will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Tecumseh at 5:30 p.m. Tecumseh is coming into the contest with four straight victories on the road, so Mt. Vernon will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Gibson Southern, they will take on Henderson County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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