Mount Vernon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Athletics. The Majors were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Athletics earlier this season, when they won 16-12.
Mount Vernon saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Torres, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Ian Hamilton also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Mount Vernon's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mount Vernon will square off against Eastern at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology, they will take on Hayfield at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Athletics' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season.
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