After soaring to 14 runs the game before, Upper Merion Area was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They fell just short of the Upper Perkiomen Indians by a score of 3-2. The Vikings were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Indians earlier this season, when they won 2-1.
Tristan Fanning got Upper Merion Area off to a strong start despite the final result, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. What's more, Fanning gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2025.
Upper Merion Area has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season. As for Upper Perkiomen, they pushed their record up to 16-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Upper Merion Area is set to square off against their familiar foe Pottstown at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Upper Perkiomen will take on rival Pope John Paul II at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Indians 2.9, Pope John Paul II 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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