ATLANTA - The Mount Vernon varsity softball team pushed its winning streak to three games on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 17, defeating the 6A Centennial High School Knights 9-0 in five innings at the Upper Campus Softball Field.
After a scoreless first inning, the Mustangs took the lead for good in the bottom of the second, scoring six runs on six hits.
Lauren Waters singled home Karley Crim, Kendall Slayden cleared the bases with a double to score three, and Whitney Dishman doubled home Slayden and Sarah Schab.
In the bottom of the third inning, the Mustangs padded their lead, scoring three runs for a 9-0 advantage.
Crim scored on a passed ball for an 8-0 advantage followed by sacrifice fly to center by Slayden to plate Savanna Messner for a 9-0 lead.
The Mustangs held the Knights scoreless for the final two innings to bring the run-rule into effect, ending the game on a groundout double play.
Schab picked up the win in the circle, allowing just one hit while striking out 11 batters.
The Mustangs (11-8) return to the diamond on Thursday, Sept. 19, for a Region 5-1A contest at Landmark Christian.
First pitch against the War Eagles is scheduled for 6 p.m. in Fairburn, Ga.
The Mount Vernon Athletic Department strives to build the student-athlete by providing a five-star experience built on community, courage, development, hospitality and professionalism. As a school of inquiry, innovation and impact grounded in Christian values, we prepare all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. For more information on Mount Vernon athletics, visit www.mountvernonathletics.com and follow @MV_Athletics on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news on the Mustangs.
