Mt. Vernon barely beat Carbondale the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Rams put the hurt on the Terriers with a sharp 8-2 win on Thursday. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by six runs or more this season.
Taylor DeSmith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Arwin Wilkey was incredible, going 1-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. Lexi Howard also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Rams
| 04/17/25 vs Carbondale | 8-2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Marion | 7-3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Carmi-White County | 1-0 |
| 03/25/25 vs Herrin | 11-1 |
Mt. Vernon's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Carbondale, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7.
Looking ahead, Mt. Vernon will face off against Mt. Carmel at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Carbondale, they will square off against Goreville at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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