Mt. Carmel can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They never let the Wayne City Indians onto the board and left with a 5-0 win. That's more bragging rights for Mt. Carmel, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Dakota Mounts made a big impact no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Mounts has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mounts was also big at the plate, getting three hits from his three at bats.
Mounts wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zeke Swanson, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Mt. Carmel's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Wayne City, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mt. Carmel will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Grayville at 4:30 p.m. As for Wayne City, they will square off against Webber at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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