Baseball Preview: Mount Union Trojans vs. Huntingdon Bearcats
Mount Union and Huntingdon are an even 4-4 against one another since May of 2015, but likely not for long. The Mount Union Trojans will head out on the road to take on the Huntingdon Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mount Union will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Huntingdon's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Wednesday: Mount Union had not allowed a single run the last three times they've hit the field. Mount Union was the clear victor by a 6-0 margin over Williamsburg on Friday. Mount Union might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matches by six runs or more this season.
Cainen Atherton was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. Bryce Danish was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Huntingdon came up short against Central on Monday and fell 6-3. Huntingdon has struggled against Central recently, as their game on Monday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Gavin Woodward made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Mount Union pushed their record up to 9-2 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Huntingdon, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Mount Union hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .355. However, it's not like Huntingdon struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mount Union took their victory against Huntingdon in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 9-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mount Union since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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