For the second straight game, Mt. Vernon will face off against Shelbyville. The Marauders will challenge the Golden Bears at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mt. Vernon's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Shelbyville's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Mt. Vernon took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over Shelbyville. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Marauders this season.
Andrew Boldt tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits.
Mason Meyer
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On the hitting side, Mason Meyer was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Gage Blanchard, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Mt. Vernon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Shelbyville's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Mt. Vernon, they now also have a winning record of 3-2.
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