Mt. Vernon had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on the Hamilton County Foxes with a sharp 16-5 win on Wednesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Rams also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2024.
Danicah Tobin
| 03/19/25 @ Hamilton County | 16 |
| 03/13/24 vs Hamilton County | 15 |
| 04/20/24 vs Charleston | 14 |
| 04/13/24 @ Harrisburg | 13 |
| 03/19/24 @ Salem | 13 |
Danicah Tobin and Taylor DeSmith were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Tobin struck out 16 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Meanwhile, DeSmith pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those 16 strikeouts gave Tobin a new career-high. At the plate, Tobin scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while DeSmith went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Mt. Vernon got a massive performance out of Allie Sweeten, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Makenzie Long was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Mt. Vernon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hamilton County only posted an OBP of .378.
Mt. Vernon didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-4 defeat against Zeigler-Royalton on the 24th. As for Hamilton County, they have also already played their next match, a 10-6 loss against Anna-Jonesboro on the 21st.
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