Glendale is 6-0 against Mount Union since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Glendale Vikings will head out on the road to challenge the Mount Union Trojans at 4:30 p.m. Glendale is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Glendale fell victim to Central Cambria and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They suffered a tough 7-0 loss at the hands of the Red Devils. 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.
Meanwhile, Mount Union waltzed into their matchup back in March with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victor by a 20-3 margin over the Hornets. That looming 20-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Mount Union yet this season.
Ke Wible was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 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, Mount Union let Reagan Yocum and Autum Sunderland loose on the outfield. Yocum scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Sunderland scored two runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddie Dimoff, who scored three runs while going 1-for-3.
Glendale's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Mount Union, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Glendale hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .345. However, it's not like Mount Union struggles in that department as they've averaged .400. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Glendale took their win against Mount Union when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 13-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Glendale 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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