Yellowjackets
| 04/30/25 vs Utica | 14 |
| 04/21/25 vs Licking Heights | 10 |
| 04/17/25 @ Zanesville | 10 |
| 04/19/25 @ Hayes | 9 |
| 05/09/25 @ Licking Heights | 7 |
Mt. Vernon had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.2 runs) and they went ahead and made it six on Saturday. They blew past the Dublin Coffman Shamrocks 10-4. Considering the Yellowjackets have won seven matches by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Kayden Packard made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zac Clow, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Dammon Wolfe, who went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Mt. Vernon pushed their record up to 13-6 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Dublin Coffman, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-17.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Vernon will welcome Johnstown-Monroe at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Johnnies will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Yellowjackets surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dublin Coffman, they will take on Hilliard Bradley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The last four games the Jaguars have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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