Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mt. Vernon). They never let the Woodlawn Cardinals get on the board and left with a 20-0 win on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Rams needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Taylor DeSmith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Arwin Wilkey
| 04/22/25 @ Woodlawn | 4 |
| 05/04/24 @ Johnston City | 3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Carbondale | 2 |
| 05/04/24 @ Massac County | 2 |
| 04/20/24 vs Charleston | 2 |
In other batting news, Arwin Wilkey and Paige Watson did most of the damage at the plate: Wilkey fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-4, while Watson fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. Those four RBI gave Wilkey a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Allie Sweeten, who went 4-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Mt. Vernon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Mt. Vernon's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Woodlawn, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Mt. Vernon will face off against Belleville East at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lancers' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Rams' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Woodlawn, they will take on Hamilton County at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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