Madison Comprehensive extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 16-5 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Rams have suffered since April 13, 2024.
As for Mt. Vernon, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-2 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games.
For Mt. Vernon's part, Miranda Oswalt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hailey Rudrick, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Jocelyn Scarbury also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Coincidentally, Madison Comprehensive and Mt. Vernon will both be playing Marysville the next time they take the field. The Rams will host the Monarchs at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Yellowjackets will play them later in the day, at 3:00 p.m.
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