The Upper Perkiomen Indians are taking a road trip to challenge the Owen J. Roberts Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Upper Perkiomen's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three matches, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Spring-Ford hit Upper Perkiomen with a four-run third inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Indians came up short against the Rams, falling 11-0.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Owen J. Roberts' offense. They fell just short of Avon Grove by a score of 1-0 on Friday. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Maddie Reed spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
Upper Perkiomen's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Owen J. Roberts, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-5.
Upper Perkiomen's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. The Indians have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Owen J. Roberts, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Upper Perkiomen continue to outrun the ball?
Upper Perkiomen might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Owen J. Roberts when the teams last played back in April. Can the Indians avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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