The Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Big Walnut Golden Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mt. Vernon is coming into the game hot, having won their last 13 games.
On Wednesday, Mt. Vernon beat West Holmes 6-3.
Kayden Packard made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Packard has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Packard was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other pitching news, Camden Firebaugh looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Konner Daughriety, who fired off two home runs and three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ezra Kurek, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
Meanwhile, Big Walnut was able to grind out a solid victory over Dublin Scioto on Monday, taking the game 8-3.
Mt. Vernon pushed their record up to 16-3 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Big Walnut, their victory bumped their record up to 16-2.
Mt. Vernon came out on top in a nail-biter against Big Walnut in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, sneaking past 3-1. Does Mt. Vernon have another victory up their sleeve, or will Big Walnut turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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