After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Mt. Vernon brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They never let the Benton Rangers get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory on Monday. The win continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Rangers: they've now won three in a row.
Diedrich Smith
| 03/31/25 @ Benton | 7 |
| 03/25/24 vs Benton | 6 |
| 03/26/25 vs Civic Memorial | 5 |
| 03/18/25 vs Salem | 4 |
| 04/17/24 @ Breese Central | 4 |
Diedrich Smith made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bronx Hefner, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. That run marked the first that he scored this season. Another player making a difference was Ty Pierce, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Mt. Vernon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .593. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Mt. Vernon's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Benton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Mt. Vernon will challenge DuQuoin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. DuQuoin's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Mt. Vernon's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Benton, they will head out to square off against Hamilton County at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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