Mount Vernon defeated Hayes 10–5 in a non‑conference baseball game.
The matchup was played on May 21 at Mount Vernon High School, where the Yellow Jackets turned their home field into the stage for a decisive mid‑season victory that energized both players and fans alike.
Mount Vernon’s breakthrough came in the third inning, when the Yellow Jackets erupted for seven runs to seize control of the game after the teams traded single runs in the second. Hayes opened the scoring at the top of the second, but Mt. Vernon immediately answered in the bottom half to tie the game 1–1. The third inning changed everything, as Mount Vernon sent a wave of hitters to the plate and capitalized on timely hitting to build an 8–2 lead.
Hayes attempted to climb back into the contest in the fourth inning, pushing across three runs to narrow the margin to 8–5. The Pacers strung together hits and applied pressure, but Mount Vernon managed to contain the rally and prevent further damage. From that point forward, the Yellow Jackets’ defense tightened, holding Hayes scoreless over the final three innings and keeping momentum firmly on their side.
Mount Vernon added two insurance runs in the sixth inning to extend the lead to 10–5, giving the Yellow Jackets breathing room entering the final frame. Freshman Gavin Gorsuch delivered a standout offensive performance, going 3‑for‑4 with two RBI and a double. Fellow freshman Travis Burak also made a major impact, finishing 2‑for‑4 with three runs scored. Zach Beck contributed a hit and two RBI, while Cooper Waers and Zayden Comer each scored once, showcasing the team’s balanced lineup.
On the mound, Dammon Wolfe handled the bulk of the work, pitching four innings and allowing five runs—three earned—on eight hits while striking out one. Beck closed the game with three innings of scoreless relief, giving up no runs and helping secure the win. Defensively, Mount Vernon committed only two errors while recording 21 putouts and nine assists, highlighted by clean fielding efforts from Nolan Hershberger, Jax McPeek, and Waers.
Mount Vernon’s combination of a decisive third‑inning surge, steady pitching, and reliable defense carried the Yellow Jackets to the 10–5 victory, underscoring their resilience and teamwork.
