Mt. Vernon scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Delta Eagles a 16-0 shutout. The win was some much needed relief for Mt. Vernon as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Shelby Rakosky, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Emma Jenkins was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with a home run.
Mt. Vernon's victory bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Delta, their loss was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-10.
Mt. Vernon will take on Lapel at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lapel is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season. As for Delta, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Greenfield-Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenfield-Central will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Delta surely won't give up without a fight.
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