Mt. Vernon entered their tilt with Ash Grove with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They had just enough and edged the Ash Grove Pirates out 9-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Mt. Vernon also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Rae Downing was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Hali Stokes, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Mt. Vernon's win was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs per game. As for Ash Grove, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Vernon's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Purdy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Mt. Vernon's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Purdy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ash Grove, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mt. Vernon at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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