Pope John Paul II hadn't done well against Owen J. Roberts recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Pope John Paul II had just enough and edged out Owen J. Roberts 5-3. Surprisingly, this marked Pope John Paul II's fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Tyler Timdall
| 04/25/25 @ Owen J. Roberts | 12 |
| 04/16/25 @ Perkiomen Valley | 5 |
| 04/10/25 @ Boyertown | 7 |
| 04/03/25 @ Upper Perkiomen | 6 |
| 03/27/25 vs Pottstown | 6 |
Tyler Timdall spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Blaise Desanto, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Pope John Paul II's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-2. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Owen J. Roberts, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Pope John Paul II is set to take on their familiar foe Norristown at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Owen J. Roberts will face off against rival Methacton at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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