Spring-Ford's hitters rose to the challenge against a Pope John Paul II pitching crew that boasted an average of only 2.63 runs allowed on Wednesday. The Spring-Ford Rams sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-10 victory over Pope John Paul II. The win was familiar territory for Spring-Ford who now have four in a row.
Brennan McVey was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Nick Flores was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Pope John Paul II's side, Carson Glose and AJ Diaddezio did some serious damage despite the final result: Glose scored three runs while going 4-for-5, while Diaddezio went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Simeone, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Pope John Paul II was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Spring-Ford only hit a.
Spring-Ford's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-5. As for Pope John Paul II, their loss dropped their record down to 13-3.
Spring-Ford will head out on the road to challenge Methacton at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pope John Paul II, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Phoenixville, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Pope John Paul II knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three games -- so hopefully Phoenixville likes a good challenge.
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