Baseball Recap: Mt. Vernon Has No Trouble Against Zanesville

Mt. Vernon had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Zanesville on Thursday. The Yellowjackets were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Blue Devils. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Yellowjackets this season.

Zac Clow made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Clow was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024.

Camden Firebaugh

Base on Balls Against

04/17/25 @ Zanesville	1
04/14/25 vs Granville	2
04/09/25 @ Northridge	2
04/07/25 vs Licking Valley	0
04/02/25 @ Lincoln	2
+ 2 more games

In other pitching news, Camden Firebaugh looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Carter Castlemen, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Dammon Wolfe, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.

Mt. Vernon has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-5 record this season. As for Zanesville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6-1.

Coming up, Mt. Vernon will head out on the road to challenge Hayes at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Zanesville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Madison Comprehensive at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.