Pendleton Heights is 1-9 against Mt. Vernon since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Pendleton Heights Arabians will challenge the Mt. Vernon Marauders at 7:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Pendleton Heights: 4, Mt. Vernon: 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Pendleton Heights took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They skirted past Connersville 9-7. With that victory, Pendleton Heights brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Landon Oler tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jordan Williamson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Clint Miller was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Mt. Vernon faced Carmel in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. Mt. Vernon fell 6-2 to Carmel. Mt. Vernon's defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Mt. Vernon also got a good showing from Caden Taylor, who didn't allow a single hit, only one earned run over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Josh James made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Pendleton Heights' win bumped their record up to 16-10. As for Mt. Vernon, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Pendleton Heights has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Mt. Vernon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.2. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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