Phoenixville hasn't had much luck against Boyertown recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Phantoms will face off against the Bears at 4:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Monday.
Phoenixville took a loss when they played away from home last Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They blew past Pottstown 18-3. The Phantoms' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Carmine Nattle was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Colin Coleman was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Phoenixville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .733. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Boyertown had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Thursday. They never let the Falcons get on the board and left with a 14-0 win. That 14-run margin sets a new team best for the Bears this season.
Phoenixville's record now sits at 2-9. As for Boyertown, their record is now 9-4.
Phoenixville might still be hurting after the 7-1 loss they got from Boyertown in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Phantoms avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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