Phoenixville extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 7-7 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of Pope John Paul II. The Phantoms were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Pope John Paul II earlier this season, when they won 12-6.
As for Pope John Paul II, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-6. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games.
For Pope John Paul II's part, Gracyn McFall looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
At the plate, Pope John Paul II saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abby Simmers, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run. Grace Fitzgerald also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Phoenixville is set to face off against their familiar foe Pottsgrove at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Pope John Paul II will square off against rival Norristown at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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