Neosho was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They fell just short of the Mt. Vernon Mountaineers by a score of 3-2. Neosho was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Mt. Vernon apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Bostyn Patterson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, Finnegan Versluis was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Neosho's loss dropped their record down to 7-17. As for Mt. Vernon, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 11-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Neosho will take on East Newton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mt. Vernon, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Galena, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Galena is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Mt. Vernon will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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