Pennridge hasn't had much luck against North Penn recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Rams will take on the Knights at 4:00 p.m.
Pennridge is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of Central Bucks South.
Pennridge got a good showing from Anthony Cox, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Cox has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Antonio Lillo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and one run. Those doubles were his first of the season. Zach Swanson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, North Penn faced Central Bucks West in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Knights came out on top against the Bucks by a score of 8-3. The victory continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Bucks: they've now won five in a row.
North Penn's win bumped their record up to 12-2. As for Pennridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Pennridge couldn't quite get it done against North Penn when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 8-3. Can the Rams avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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