While Mount Union's victory against West Branch wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Trojans narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Warriors 7-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Trojans.
Levi Hunsinger made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Jamon Ranck
| 03/26/26 vs West Branch | 5 |
| 03/18/25 vs Curwensville | 3 |
| 05/08/25 vs Southern Huntingdon County | 2 |
| 06/05/25 @ Tri-Valley | 1 |
| 06/02/25 vs Montgomery | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jamon Ranck, who went 1-for-4 with five stolen bases and two runs. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Parker Snyder was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Mount Union hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters every time they've taken the field this season.
Mount Union now has a winning record of 2-1. As for West Branch, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, Mount Union will look to defend their home field on Friday against Southern Huntingdon County at 4:30 p.m. As for West Branch, they will square off against Curwensville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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