Mount Union hasn't had much luck against Bald Eagle Area recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Mount Union will be playing in front of their home fans against Bald Eagle Area at 4:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Mount Union managed to slip by Juniata Valley the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Mount Union lost 12-5 to Juniata Valley on Thursday.
Abe Weirich
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Abe Weirich made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Jamon Ranck was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Weirich wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Mount Union lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Bald Eagle Area was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 8-5 to Huntingdon. Eagles fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Bearcats since on Thursday.
Isaac Johnson was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Mount Union's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Bald Eagle Area, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Mount Union hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.8 home runs per game. However, it's not like Bald Eagle Area struggles in that department as they've been averaging 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 suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to Bald Eagle Area when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will Mount Union have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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