Softball Recap: Mt. Vernon-Enola Warhawks vs. Clinton Yellowjackets
If Mt. Vernon-Enola was feeling good off their 11-1 takedown of Cedar Ridge last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mt. Vernon-Enola Warhawks fell 7-2 to the Clinton Yellowjackets on Tuesday.
For Clinton's part, Lillian Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits. Smith has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Katherine Henry, who went 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Emily Wilson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Mt. Vernon-Enola's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-4. As for Clinton, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Vernon-Enola will take on Concord at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Concord will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Mt. Vernon-Enola surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clinton, they will be playing at home against Midland at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Clinton will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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