Pope John Paul II had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Norristown on Monday. Pope John Paul II blew past Norristown 15-4. Considering Pope John Paul II has won five games by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Lexi DiBricida
| 04/28/25 @ Norristown | 8 |
| 04/24/25 vs Phoenixville | 6 |
| 04/23/25 @ Perkiomen Valley | 1 |
| 04/16/25 @ Methacton | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Upper Perkiomen | 5 |
| + 5 more games |
Pope John Paul II got a great performance from Lexi DiBricida as she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts DiBricida has posted since back in March.
On the hitting side, Rylee Derecola was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. What's more, she posted three hits, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Fitzgerald, who went 3-for-4 with three doubles, four RBI, and one run.
Pope John Paul II always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .591. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Pope John Paul II's record is now 10-6. As for Norristown, they dropped their record down to 6-6 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Pope John Paul II is set to challenge their familiar foe Pottsgrove at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Norristown will take on rival Upper Merion Area at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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