Mt. Vernon scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They never let the Cahokia Comanches onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Mt. Vernon needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Rilan Pressgrove looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Trevor McClure, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Ty Pierce, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Mt. Vernon's victory bumped their record up to 7-13. As for Cahokia, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Vernon will take on Herrin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Herrin is coming into the matchup with eight straight wins on the road, so Mt. Vernon will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Cahokia, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mt. Vernon at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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