Upper Perkiomen is 0-10 against Spring-Ford since March of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Indians will be playing at home against the Rams at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Upper Perkiomen 2.9, Spring-Ford 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Upper Perkiomen took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Perkiomen Valley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Indians won by a run and slipped past the Vikings 9-8. The victory was nothing new for the Indians as they're now sitting on three straight.
Grayson Sabo was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Benjamin Sands was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Upper Merion Area hit Spring-Ford with a four-run second inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Rams took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vikings. The matchup marked the Rams' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Will Kennedy was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cooper Fanaro was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Upper Perkiomen's win bumped their record up to 12-3. As for Spring-Ford, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 9-1 and their overall record down to 11-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Upper Perkiomen has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Spring-Ford struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Upper Perkiomen couldn't quite finish off Spring-Ford when the teams last played back in April of 2025 and fell 3-1. Will the Indians have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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