After a string of four wins, Ash Grove's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Mt. Vernon Mountaineers by a score of 9-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ash Grove of the 8-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Mt. Vernon's part, Rae Downing was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Hali Stokes, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Ash Grove's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Mt. Vernon, their win was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ash Grove will take on Mt. Vernon at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Mt. Vernon, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Purdy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Mt. Vernon's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Purdy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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