Mount Union extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 3-6 in the process. They lost 13-3 to the West Branch Warriors. The Trojans were not able to make up for their defeat to the Warriors from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Isabella Yocum made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Sydnee Harris also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for West Branch, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 8-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games.
On West Branch's side, Makena Moore made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Moore has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Layla Thompson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Lindsey Bainey, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and one double.
Looking ahead, Mount Union will head out on the road to square off against Curwensville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans are facing the Golden Tide at the right time seeing as the Golden Tide are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for West Branch, they will square off against Tyrone at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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