Upper Merion Area took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Upper Perkiomen, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Vikings won by a run and slipped past the Indians 6-5. That's two games straight that the Vikings have won by just one run.

Tristan Fanning
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Tristan Fanning spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Henry Destefano, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sean Rogers, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Upper Merion Area hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in four consecutive games.
Upper Merion Area has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Upper Perkiomen, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-5.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Upper Merion Area is set to take on their familiar foe Boyertown at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Upper Perkiomen will challenge rival Phoenixville at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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