The Osbourn Eagles will face off against the Mount Vernon Majors at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Osbourn has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with four straight losses, while Mount Vernon will come in with three straight victories.
Osbourn fell victim to Osbourn Park and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Yellowjackets, falling 20-0. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
Osbourn saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maya Mira, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one double.
Meanwhile, Mount Vernon hadn't done well against Falls Church recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Majors were the clear victors by a 22-11 margin over the Jaguars. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for the Majors this season.
Lily Grimsley was a standout: she fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those home runs were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ella Lytkowski, who went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI.
Mount Vernon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .360 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Osbourn's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Mount Vernon, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Osbourn has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .562. However, it's not like Mount Vernon struggles in that department as they've averaged .500. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Osbourn took their victory against Mount Vernon in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 12-2 score. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Majors turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
