Phoenixville lost a close one when they played back in April but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They lost 16-4 to Pope John Paul II. Phoenixville has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Pope John Paul II's part, Lexi DiBricida tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. DiBricida has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Pope John Paul II let Rylee Derecola and Abby Simmers loose on the outfield. Derecola scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Simmers scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4. Simmers has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last ten times she's played. Charlie Hallman was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Phoenixville now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Pope John Paul II, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-7.
Phoenixville will head out on the road to challenge Chichester at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Pope John Paul II, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Upper Perkiomen at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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