Boyertown is on a 13-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Pope John Paul II is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Boyertown Bears will take on Pope John Paul II at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Boyertown will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs back in April, then bounced right back against Norristown back in April. Boyertown put the hurt on Norristown with a sharp 18-1 victory. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Boyertown has managed all season.
Meanwhile, Pope John Paul II has not done well against Upper Perkiomen recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Pope John Paul II sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over Upper Perkiomen.
Lexi DiBricida spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Abby Simmers was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last 11 games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Benincasa, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Boyertown now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Pope John Paul II, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season.
Boyertown took their win against Pope John Paul II in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. Does Boyertown have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pope John Paul II turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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