Mahomet-Seymour built an early seven-run lead, en route to a 10-3 Apollo Conference victory at home Wednesday over Effingham.

The Bulldogs scored three runs in the second and then used the long ball to make 7-0 in the third. Will Sampson cracked a three-run homer, followed by a solo shot by Zach Carr.

The Hearts got on the scoreboard with two runs in the fourth. Joe Matteson led off with a home run. The Hearts then had a hit batter and three consecutive walks – the final one to Preston Latch that forced home a run.

Mahomet-Seymour added a single tally in the fourth and scored its final two runs in the sixth. Quest Hull had an RBI single in the seventh for Effingham’s final run.

Jack Blickem took the loss for the Hearts. He pitched the first 2.1 innings, allowing eight hits and seven runs. He walked one and struck out one. Josh McDevitt pitched the final 3.2 innings. He gave up four hits and three runs, while walking six and striking out five.

The Hearts dropped to 11-9 overall and 3-3 in the Apollo Conference. They play at Teutopolis on Saturday. Game time is 11 a.m.