Mount Union is 8-2 against Juniata Valley since March of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Trojans will look to defend their home field against the Hornets at 2:00 p.m. Mount Union is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Mount Union is returning to their home field after beating Claysburg-Kimmel on theirs, despite the fact Claysburg-Kimmel has dominated at home this season. The Trojans skirted past the Bulldogs 8-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Trojans.
Jamon Ranck
| 05/05/26 @ Claysburg-Kimmel | 2 |
| 04/30/26 vs Tussey Mountain | 0 |
| 04/22/26 @ Bald Eagle Area | 2 |
Jamon Ranck made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Maddox Hobbs was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run and two RBI. Nasir Collins was another key player, earning one run and two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Juniata Valley). They put the hurt on Williamsburg with a sharp 19-7 victory on Thursday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 9, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Robert Hess was a standout: he fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-5. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyler Spurlin, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Juniata Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Williamsburg only posted an OBP of .371.
Juniata Valley's win bumped their record up to 13-4. As for Mount Union, their victory bumped their record up to 14-5.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Mount Union hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Juniata Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.6 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Mount Union might still be hurting after the 12-5 defeat they got from Juniata Valley in their previous meeting back in March of 2025. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
