The Mount Vernon Majors will head out on the road to square off against the Meridian Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither Mount Vernon nor Meridian posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Mount Vernon came into their game on Monday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 13-0 to Hayfield. The loss continues a trend for the Majors in their meetings with the Hawks: they've now lost eight in a row.
Meanwhile, Meridian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against Millbrook, falling 8-0.
Elena Clark-Wilson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 18 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
Mount Vernon's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Meridian, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-12.
Mount Vernon's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Majors have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Meridian, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Mount Vernon continue to outrun the ball?
Mount Vernon might still be hurting after the 14-6 loss they got from Meridian in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Majors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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