Sadly, Wayne City is still looking for their first win of the season after five matchups. They fell 5-0 to the Mt. Carmel Golden Aces on Friday. The game marked that first time this season in which Wayne City was not able to get on the board.
For Mt. Carmel's part, Dakota Mounts was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, 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 solid in the batter's box, 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.
Wayne City's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Mt. Carmel, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wayne City will challenge Webber at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mt. Carmel, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Grayville at 4:30 p.m.
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