Mt. Vernon scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over the Benton Rangers. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Mt. Vernon considering their two-run performance the game before.
The team relied heavily on Trevor McClure, who scored four runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-4. Drew Wheeler was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Benton's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyle Thomas, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Mt. Vernon's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Benton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Mt. Vernon will head out on the road to challenge DuQuoin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. DuQuoin will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Mt. Vernon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Benton, they will be playing at home against Massac County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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