Tuesday just wasn't the day for Cahokia's offense. They fell victim to a tough 15-0 defeat at the hands of the Mt. Vernon Rams on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cahokia of the 16-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Mt. Vernon's part, Rilan Pressgrove looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Trevor McClure was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Pierce, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Cahokia's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Mt. Vernon, their win bumped their record up to 7-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cahokia will take on Mt. Vernon at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mt. Vernon, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Herrin at 4:30 p.m. Herrin is coming into the game with eight straight victories on the road, so Mt. Vernon will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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