Norristown hasn't had much luck against Pottsgrove recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Eagles will venture away from home to take on the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. Norristown has given up an average of 9.4 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Norristown took a 14-run loss the last time they faced off against Upper Merion Area, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Vikings 16-15 on Wednesday. The Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Pottsgrove was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against Pope John Paul II, falling 16-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Falcons have suffered against Pope John Paul II since March 29, 2019.
The win made it two in a row for Norristown and bumps their season record up to 4-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.5 runs over those games. As for Pottsgrove, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Norristown couldn't quite get it done against Pottsgrove in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 as they fell 4-1. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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