Pope John Paul II had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Phoenixville Phantoms on Monday. This was payback for Pope John Paul II, who suffered an 11-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Lexi DiBricida spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits. She also set a new season high mark in walks with no.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Abby Simmers, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Charlie Hallman, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Pope John Paul II's victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
Pope John Paul II will head out on the road to face off against Pottsgrove at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pope John Paul II is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Phoenixville, they will be playing at home against Owen J. Roberts at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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