Softball Preview: Mount Union Trojans vs. Glendale Vikings
Mount Union is 0-6 against Glendale since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Mount Union Trojans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Glendale Vikings at 4:30 p.m. Mount Union is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13 runs per game this season.
Mount Union entered their tilt with Juniata Valley with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Hornets 20-3. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Mount Union has managed all season.
Ke Wible was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Wible was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, Reagan Yocum and Autum Sunderland did most of the damage at the plate: Yocum scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Sunderland scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Maddie Dimoff was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Glendale's offense. They suffered a tough 7-0 loss at the hands of Central Cambria on Wednesday. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, Glendale's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Glendale saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caitlyn Rydbom, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
Mount Union's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Glendale, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Thursday's game 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 .400. However, it's not like Glendale struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mount Union might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Glendale when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Thankfully for Mount Union, Riley Best (who fired off two home runs and seven RBI while going 3-for-3) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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