The Mt. Vernon Wildcats are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Princeton Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Mt. Vernon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Mt. Vernon is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They put the hurt on Evansville Bosse with a sharp 12-1 win.
Alaina Allyn made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Allyn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Allyn was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Hannah West was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played. Raycee Stallings was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Princeton narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Forest Park 3-2.
Raegan Etolen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Laney Shadwick was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamryn Elliott, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Mt. Vernon now has a winning record of 13-12. As for Princeton, their record now sits at 14-10-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Mt. Vernon has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Princeton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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