Mount Vernon took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Edison, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Majors' pitchers stepped up to hand the Eagles a 2-0 shutout on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Majors have posted since May 6, 2024.
Mount Vernon saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Noah Toy, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. That's the most hits Toy has posted since back in March of 2024. Hudson Seyfried also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
The win made it two in a row for Mount Vernon and bumps their season record up to 4-2. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Edison, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Vernon will take on Falls Church at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Majors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jaguars have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Edison, they will challenge Hayfield at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 12.6 runs per game this season.
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