After only one run in their last game, West Branch made sure to put some runs up on the board against Mount Union on Monday. The Warriors walked away with a 10-7 victory over the Trojans. The win continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won seven in a row.
Makena Moore
| 04/28/25 @ Mount Union | 12 |
| 04/22/25 vs Glendale | 17 |
| 04/17/25 vs Mount Union | 9 |
| 04/14/25 @ Moshannon Valley | 15 |
| 04/04/25 @ Curwensville | 17 |
| + 5 more games |
Makena Moore was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Layla Thompson was excellent, going 2-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Mackenzie Mactavish also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
West Branch's record now sits at 10-2. As for Mount Union, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
West Branch will head out on the road to take on Williamsburg at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors are facing the Blue Pirates at the right time seeing as the Blue Pirates are stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Mount Union, they will welcome Northern Bedford County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.92 runs per game on average), something the Trojans will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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