The Mt. Vernon Marauders will face off against the Pendleton Heights Arabians at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mt. Vernon is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Shelbyville hit Mt. Vernon with a six-run fourth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Marauders fell just short of the Golden Bears by a score of 10-9.
Emma Jenkins made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 4-for-4. Breanna Laffey was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Pendleton Heights came out on top against Connersville on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run seventh inning. The Arabians had just enough and edged out the Spartans 8-6. The win continues a trend for the Arabians in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now won five in a row.
Morgan Bricker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on 12 hits.
On the hitting side, Aubrey Fox was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Harley Coleman, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one double.
Pendleton Heights kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Pendleton Heights' victory bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Mt. Vernon, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
Mt. Vernon might still be hurting after the 12-1 loss they got from Pendleton Heights in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Marauders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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