Pottstown had lost six straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 3-12-1 to make it seven. They came up short against Pope John Paul II, falling 19-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Pope John Paul II this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 back in March.
Pottstown saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cole Boyles, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
As for Pope John Paul II, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-2 record this season. Considering they have won seven contests by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Pope John Paul II's side, Blaise Desanto looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Carson Glose was incredible, firing off two home runs, five runs, and six RBI while going 4-for-4. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tyler Timdall, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pottstown will challenge Norristown at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pope John Paul II, they will square off against Pottsgrove at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Pope John Paul II are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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