Phoenixville had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of Pope John Paul II by a score of 5-3 on Monday. The defeat means Phoenixville is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Pope John Paul II's part, Lexi DiBricida spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Abby Simmers was excellent, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylee Derecola, who scored a run and stole two bases.
Pope John Paul II's win bumped their record up to 3-5.
Phoenixville will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Owen J. Roberts at 4:00 p.m. As for Pope John Paul II, they will head out on the road to face off against Pottsgrove at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pope John Paul II is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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