Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mt. Pleasant). They skirted past the Southmoreland Scotties 12-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Vikings have posted since May 2, 2024.
Danica Trainer 2027 was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and seven unearned) runs off 13 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Mt. Pleasant let Kendra Brunson 2027 and Carly Surma 2026 run wild. Brunson 2027 went 3-for-5 with one home run and four RBI, while Surma 2026 scored two runs while going 3-for-4. That home run was Brunson 2027's first of the season. Ella Alakson 2025 was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Vikings
| 04/11/25 @ Southmoreland | 41.2% |
| 04/09/25 vs Deer Lakes | 34.6% |
| 04/07/25 @ Burrell | 40% |
| 04/02/25 @ Frazier | 16% |
| 03/28/25 @ Greater Latrobe | 20% |
| + 4 more games |
Mt. Pleasant was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .412. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
The victory (which was Mt. Pleasant's third in a row) raised their record to 5-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Southmoreland, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Mt. Pleasant is set to square off against their familiar foe Yough at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Southmoreland will face off against rival Burrell at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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