Norristown has not done well against Perkiomen Valley recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Norristown Eagles walked away with an 8-4 victory over the Perkiomen Valley Vikings. For Norristown, this counts as revenge for the 5-4 defeat Perkiomen Valley walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Matt Leary made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Leary has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Leary was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Asher Gaurino, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brett Murphy, who went 2-for-4 with a home run.
Norristown's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Perkiomen Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norristown will take on Owen J. Roberts at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Norristown: 3, Owen J. Roberts: 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Perkiomen Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Boyertown at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Boyertown is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Perkiomen Valley will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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