Mt. Pleasant proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by seven) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 15-14 win over the Ligonier Valley Rams. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Rams recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Danica Trainer
| 04/10/26 vs Ligonier Valley | 1 |
| 04/08/26 vs Southmoreland | 1 |
| 04/06/26 @ Yough | 1 |
| 04/01/26 @ Deer Lakes | 1 |
| 03/30/26 vs Burrell | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Danica Trainer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and 12 unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Sadie Poole was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Jenna Whipkey was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Mt. Pleasant kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Mt. Pleasant's record now sits at 7-1. As for Ligonier Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Mt. Pleasant will challenge Burrell at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Ligonier Valley, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 15-6 defeat against Mt. Carmel Christian on the 10th.
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