The Mount Union Trojans will head out on the road to take on the Mifflin County Huskies at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Mount Union is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Mount Union took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They put the hurt on Curwensville with a sharp 11-5 win. The result was nothing new for Mount Union, who have now won five matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Payton Williams made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Williams has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Williams was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
In other batting news, Patyon Crisswell was incredible, going 3-for-3 with five RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base. Ke Wible was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Mifflin County fell victim to a rough 17-3 defeat at the hands of Cumberland Valley last Tuesday.
The victory got Mount Union back to even at 6-6. As for Mifflin County, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Mount Union came up short against Mifflin County in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 4-0. Can Mount Union avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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