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| 05/13/25 - Away | 10-3 W |
| 05/07/18 - Neutral | 8-13 L |
| 05/05/18 - Away | 3-4 L |
| 05/08/17 - Home | 4-3 W |
Mt. Vernon came out on top against Fairfield on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run first inning. The Rams were the clear victors by a 10-3 margin over the Mules. The Rams not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 22nd (when they won 20-0).
Taylor DeSmith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Arwin Wilkey, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. Paige Watson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Mt. Vernon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Mt. Vernon's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-9. As for Fairfield, they dropped their record down to 12-16 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mt. Vernon will venture away from home to take on Carterville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so the Rams' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Fairfield, they will challenge Odin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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