Mount Union has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Monday. They will challenge the Huntingdon Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Wednesday, Mount Union got themselves on the board against Juniata Valley, but Juniata Valley never followed suit. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 1-0 win over the Hornets. That's two games straight that Mount Union has won by just one run.
Davin Yocum spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Mount Union's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Cainen Atherton, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Thursday Huntingdon sidestepped West Branch for a 7-6 win. The victory was just what Huntingdon needed coming off of a 10-1 defeat in their prior contest.
Ashton Steele was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Steele was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Lincoln Miller was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Gavin Woodward, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Mount Union pushed their record up to 3-1 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs per game. As for Huntingdon, their record now sits at 3-1.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Mount Union hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .359. However, it's not like Huntingdon struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mount Union took their victory against Huntingdon when the teams last played back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 9-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mount Union 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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