If Mount Union was riding high off their 18-0 takedown of Curwensville last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mount Union Trojans fell just short of the Mifflin County Huskies by a score of 5-3 on Friday. Mount Union was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Mifflin County apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Davin Yocum spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Bryce Danish made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Mount Union's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-4. As for Mifflin County, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mount Union will take on Penns Valley Area at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Mount Union is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Mifflin County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Chambersburg at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chambersburg is coming into the game with six straight losses on the road, meaning Mifflin County will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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