In what's become a running theme this season, Mount Union gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They never let the West Branch Warriors onto the board and left with a 10-0 win. Mount Union's victory was all the more impressive since West Branch was averaging only three runs allowed on the season.
Davin Yocum spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bryce Danish, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cainen Atherton, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double.
The win was the fourth in a row for Mount Union, bringing their record for this year to 8-2. As for West Branch, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mount Union will take on Williamsburg at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Mount Union will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive. West Branch will take on Glendale at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. West Branch's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Glendale's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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