Upper Perkiomen had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-8 to make it four. They fell 9-5 to Pope John Paul II. If the Indians were looking for revenge after losing 5-4 to Pope John Paul II when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Eva McCormick made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. Riley Eden also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Pope John Paul II, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games.
On Pope John Paul II's side, Lexi DiBricida spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Alexis Henderson was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Benincasa, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Upper Perkiomen and Pope John Paul II will both be playing Pottstown the next time they take the field. Pope John Paul II will head out to face the Trojans at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Indians will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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