Flora had lost four straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped down to 12-16 to make it five. They came up short against the Mt. Vernon Rams, falling 16-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wolves of the 8-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Mt. Vernon, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 16-10 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Mt. Vernon's part, Owen Burke looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Burke has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ryker Perigo, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Mt. Vernon is 10-3 when Perigo posts two or more runs, but 6-7 otherwise. Ty Pierce was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Flora will square off against Edwards County at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Wolves' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mt. Vernon, they will take on Father McGivney Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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