Yellowjackets
| 05/24/25 vs Franklin Heights | 16 |
| 04/30/25 vs Utica | 14 |
| 05/12/25 vs Johnstown-Monroe | 10 |
| 04/21/25 vs Licking Heights | 10 |
| 04/17/25 @ Zanesville | 10 |
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Mt. Vernon walked away with it. Everything went their way against the Franklin Heights Falcons on Saturday as they made off with a 16-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Yellowjackets, who have now won nine matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Kayden Packard made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning two RBI and two runs.
In other batting news, Ethan Yost was a standout: he went a perfect 1-for-1 with three RBI and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Nolan Hershberger was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.
Mt. Vernon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Franklin Heights only posted an OBP of .167.
Mt. Vernon moved to 16-9 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Franklin Heights, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 17 of their last 18 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-20-1 record this season.
As of now, neither Mt. Vernon nor Franklin Heights have any future games scheduled.
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