The Mount Vernon Mustangs will square off against the Landmark Christian War Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Mount Vernon came into their game on Wednesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 15-5 to Walker. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since February 20, 2024.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Landmark Christian). They were the clear victors by a 19-4 margin over Galloway on Tuesday. The War Eagles have beaten the Scots the last six times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Scots has come to flipping the script.
Taylor Casson was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Landmark Christian is 4-2 when Casson posts two or more stolen bases, but 3-7 otherwise. Niles Redrick was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
Landmark Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Mount Vernon has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season. Landmark Christian's victory bumped their record up to 7-9.
Mount Vernon beat Landmark Christian 10-5 in their previous meeting back in March of 2021. Does Mount Vernon have another victory up their sleeve, or will Landmark Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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