After a string of four wins, Mount Vernon Christian's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 3-0 to the Orcas Island Vikings. Considering the last time Mount Vernon Christian couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
Mount Vernon Christian saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bennett Davis, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
On Orcas Island's side, Hayden Shaefer made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Shaefer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played.
Mount Vernon Christian's loss dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Orcas Island, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mount Vernon Christian will take on Coupeville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Vernon Christian will be looking to keep their 13-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Orcas Island will take on Friday Harbor at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Orcas Island is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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