Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets Varsity secured a decisive victory over Johnstown-Monroe Varsity Johnnies on Monday, concluding the game with an 11-1 scoreline.
According to the game summary, Mount Vernon took an early lead in the bottom of the first inning. Conner Sullivan induced Nolan Hershberger to hit into a fielder's choice, allowing one run to score. Dammon Wolfe singled, bringing in two more runs, while Isaiah Columber drew a walk that scored another. Caden Theibert grounded out, contributing one more run to the tally.
The Yellow Jackets extended their advantage in the second inning. Kayden Packard singled to left field and an error by Johnstown-Monroe led to another run. Hayden Higgins tripled to center field, adding further to Mount Vernon's lead.
In the third inning, Packard hit a sacrifice fly, increasing the score to 9-1. Jagger Dohn was credited with the win for Mount Vernon. The left-handed pitcher allowed two hits and one unearned run over five innings, striking out six and walking one. Garrett Penrod took the loss for Johnstown-Monroe after pitching one and two-thirds innings, giving up four runs (two earned) on three hits.
Wolfe played a key role in Mount Vernon's offense with three runs batted in and went 1-for-3 at bat. Packard achieved two hits in his two at-bats. Ezra Kurek contributed by drawing two walks. Overall, Mount Vernon demonstrated discipline at the plate with six walks throughout the game. Zac Clow excelled on bases with three steals as part of Mount Vernon's total of six stolen bases during the match. The team also executed one double play.
