With a playoff game on the line, Mt. Vernon rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Herrin Tigers. The win was some much needed relief for Mt. Vernon as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Taylor Desmith and Danicah Tobin made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Desmith tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Tobin struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Desmith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Desmith scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Tobin scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Arwyn Wilkey was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Josie Shirley, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Herrin's side, Reese Elliott was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
Mt. Vernon's victory bumped their record up to 15-18. As for Herrin, their loss dropped their record down to 17-15.
As of now, neither Mt. Vernon nor Herrin have any future games scheduled.
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