Softball Preview: Pope John Paul II vs. Methacton Warriors
Pope John Paul II will head out on the road to face off against the Methacton Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pope John Paul II is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
Pope John Paul II pushed their score all the way to 13 on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of Upper Merion Area by a score of 14-13.
Molly Houchins made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kelly Murphy, who went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two RBI, and a run.
Even though they lost, Pope John Paul II hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Methacton kicked off their season on the road back in March and hit a couple of potholes. They fell 4-0 to Downingtown East. The defeat means Methacton is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Pope John Paul II now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Methacton, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Pope John Paul II suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to Methacton when the teams last played back in April of 2019. Can Pope John Paul II avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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