The Methacton Warriors will be playing at home against Pope John Paul II at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Methacton had to start their season on the road back in March, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Downingtown East. The defeat means Methacton is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Meanwhile, 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. Kelly Murphy was another key contributor, going 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 took their win against Pope John Paul II in their previous meeting back in April of 2019 by a conclusive 7-1. Will Methacton repeat their success, or does Pope John Paul II have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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