After only two runs in their last matchup, Mt. Vernon made sure to put some runs up on the board against Shelbyville on Tuesday. The Marauders blew past the Golden Bears 12-2. The Marauders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mt. Vernon got a great performance from Andrew Boldt as he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits.
Mason Meyer
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On the hitting side, Mason Meyer was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Gage Blanchard was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Mt. Vernon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Mt. Vernon now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Shelbyville, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Mt. Vernon beat the Golden Bears by a score of 6-5 on Wednesday.
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