Tigers
| 05/01/25 vs Pottsboro | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs New Diana | 4 |
| 04/18/25 @ Prairiland | 16 |
| 04/15/25 vs Prairiland | 8 |
| 04/11/25 @ Chisum | 7 |
| + 23 more games |
For the second straight game, Mount Vernon will face off against Pottsboro. The Tigers will face off against the Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Vernon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Mount Vernon heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They fell just short of Pottsboro by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Tigers have suffered since March 2, 2024.
For Pottsboro's part, Matthew McCullough made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. McCullough has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Cayden Humphreys was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Landon Goodman was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Mount Vernon's loss dropped their record down to 20-8. As for Pottsboro, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 16-7-1.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mount Vernon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .484. However, it's not like Pottsboro struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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