Pope John Paul II's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Bishop Shanahan Eagles 3-2. For Pope John Paul II, this counts as revenge for the 8-3 victory Bishop Shanahan walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2024.
Lexi DiBricida spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits.
At the plate, Pope John Paul II let Rylee Derecola and Grace Fitzgerald run wild. Derecola scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Fitzgerald went 1-for-2 with two runs and one triple. That's the most stolen bases Derecola has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Abby Simmers, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases.
Pope John Paul II is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Bishop Shanahan, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pope John Paul II will face off against Pottsgrove at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Bishop Shanahan, they will take on Henderson at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles are facing the Warriors at the right time seeing as the Warriors are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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