After losing to Mt. Vernon the last time they met, Washington decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Panthers came out on top against the Rams on Saturday by a score of 4-1 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game).
Washington got a great performance from Jackson Vanderheydt as he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Eli Roedell, who went 2-for-3 with one home run. He also brought in an RBI, marking his first of the season. Isaac Perez was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Washington's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Mt. Vernon, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washington will host Moline at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mt. Vernon, they will face off against Crystal Lake Central at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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