The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets delivered a decisive victory on Saturday, defeating Franklin Heights with a 16-0 shutout. The game was marked by a strong offensive performance and effective pitching, leaving no doubt about Mount Vernon's dominance.
According to the match details, Mount Vernon set the tone from the first inning. Early errors by Franklin Heights allowed Dammon Wolfe to hit a run-scoring single and Carter Castlemen to draw a bases-loaded walk, establishing an early lead of four runs.
In the second inning, Nolan Hershberger and Ethan Yost contributed back-to-back RBI singles. Castlemen added another run with a groundout, further extending the Jackets' lead.
The third inning saw Ezra Kurek hitting a double to left field, followed by Hershberger's single to right and Isaiah Columber's line drive up the middle. Yost concluded the rally with a sacrifice fly, adding four more runs and increasing their advantage over Franklin Heights.
Kayden Packard played a crucial role in pitching for Mount Vernon. He struck out nine batters over three innings without allowing any hits or walks. Cam Firebaugh continued this performance with two additional shutout innings, completing a combined no-hitter.
Mount Vernon amassed 13 hits during the game, with Hershberger, Columber, and Wolfe each contributing two hits. Hershberger and Yost drove in three runs apiece while Kurek anchored the infield defense with 11 successful plays.
Franklin Heights struggled throughout the game as Colin Rush took the loss after two challenging innings marked by defensive errors and walks that widened Mount Vernon's lead.
From start to finish, Mount Vernon maintained control of the game, making it not just a win but also a statement of their prowess on the field.
