Mount Union hasn't had much luck against Bald Eagle Area recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Trojans will head out to challenge the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Mount Union is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Mount Union will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Saturday, then bounced right back against Forbes Road on Tuesday. The Trojans were the clear victors by a 21-3 margin over Forbes Road. That looming 21-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Trojans yet this season.
Parker Snyder was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
Maddox Hobbs
| 04/21/26 vs Forbes Road | 5 |
| 03/20/26 @ McConnellsburg | 3 |
| 03/31/26 @ Tussey Mountain | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Southern Huntingdon County | 2 |
| 03/31/25 @ Penns Valley Area | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maddox Hobbs, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Abe Weirich was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI and one double.
Mount Union always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .742. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Bald Eagle Area came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the Dragons. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last seven times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Mount Union's record now sits at 10-4. As for Bald Eagle Area, their record is now 8-3.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Wednesday. Mount Union hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Bald Eagle Area struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.6 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Mount Union got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in March of 2025 against Bald Eagle Area by a conclusive 10-3 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
