The Richmond Red Devils will challenge the Mt. Vernon Marauders at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Richmond is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Richmond managed to slip by Lafayette Jefferson the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Red Devils came up short against the Bronchos on Saturday, falling 10-0.
Richmond got a good showing from Cameron Rodriquez, who tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Meanwhile, Mt. Vernon entered their tilt with East Central on Saturday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They never let the Trojans get on the board and left with a 3-0 win.
The result came thanks to Braxton Loy's shutout, as he gave up just five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Gavin Joy was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Justin Jones was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Mt. Vernon hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive contests.
Mt. Vernon's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-7. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Richmond, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-9.
Richmond skirted past Mt. Vernon 2-0 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Red Devils repeat their success, or do the Marauders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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