For the second straight game, North Penn will face off against Central Bucks East. The Knights will welcome the Patriots at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. North Penn is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
On Wednesday, North Penn needed a bit of extra time to put away Central Bucks East. They were the clear victors by a 15-8 margin over the Patriots. Considering the Knights have won four matchups by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Trey Brennan looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Matt Pownall was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kevin Brace, who scored four runs while going 1-for-4.
North Penn's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Central Bucks East, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-2.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. North Penn hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .399. However, it's not like Central Bucks East struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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