Mount Union was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Penns Valley Area Rams by a score of 3-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mount Union of the 7-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Ke Wible spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mount Union saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Autum Sunderland, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Mount Union's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-10. As for Penns Valley Area, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Mount Union does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Penns Valley Area, they will be playing at home against Juniata Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Penns Valley Area's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Juniata Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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