The Pennridge Rams will face off against the Central Bucks South Titans at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
Pennridge's last matchup with Central Bucks East could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Friday. The Rams lost 7-0 to the Patriots. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Rams have suffered since May 14, 2024.
Meanwhile, Central Bucks South faced Souderton in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Titans skirted past the Indians 4-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Titans.
Brett Barrett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on two hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jake Yang, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Owen Pinkerton was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Central Bucks South lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Central Bucks South's victory bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Pennridge, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-6.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Monday. Pennridge hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Central Bucks South struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.4 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Pennridge skirted past Central Bucks South 7-6 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Rams repeat their success, or do the Titans have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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