The Juniata Indians will be playing at home against the Mount Carmel RED TORNADOES at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Juniata is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Juniata gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They never let Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy onto the board and left with an 8-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Juniata.
The team relied heavily on Gage Harlon, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Wyatt Stoner was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought game, but Mount Carmel had to settle for a 6-4 loss against Hughesville on Friday.
Johnny Morgante made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Juniata is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. As for Mount Carmel, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-3.
Juniata's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's matchup. Juniata has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Mount Carmel, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Juniata continue to outrun the ball?
Juniata might still be hurting after the 6-0 loss they got from Mount Carmel in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Juniata have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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