Mount Vernon Christian put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They blew past the LaConner Braves 9-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Mount Vernon Christian.
Nathan Symmank was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Symmank has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Symmank was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Joel Votipka and Chase Woodmansee did most of the damage at the plate: Votipka scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Woodmansee scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1. Votipka is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Trevor Blom was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Mount Vernon Christian is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. As for LaConner, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Vernon Christian will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Friday Harbor at 12:00 p.m. As for LaConner, they will face off against Orcas Island at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Orcas Island is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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