Baseball Recap: Dylan Roberts can't quite lead Upper Merion Area over Phoenixville

By Team Reports Apr 29, 2024, 3:08pm

Baseball Recap: Upper Merion Area Vikings vs. Phoenixville Phantoms

Upper Merion Area won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Monday. They lost 9-1 to the Phoenixville Phantoms. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Upper Merion Area of the 7-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 12th.

Upper Merion Area saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Roberts, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.

On Phoenixville's side, Giovanni Vito and Ryan Jacobson did most of the damage at the plate: Vito scored two runs while going 3-for-3, while Jacobson scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Upper Merion Area has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for Phoenixville, they now have a winning record of 7-6.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Upper Merion Area will take on Boyertown at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Phoenixville, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Perkiomen Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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