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| 03/26/25 - Away | 15-7 W |
| 04/26/24 - Home | 6-8 L |
| 04/05/24 - Away | 10-2 W |
| 05/04/23 - Home | 13-3 W |
| 04/05/23 - Away | 4-2 W |
| + 5 more games |
Pope John Paul II had to kick off their season on the road on Wednesday, but they showed no ill effects. They were the clear victors by a 15-7 margin over the Upper Merion Area Vikings. This was payback for Pope John Paul II, who suffered an 8-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.
AJ Diaddezio was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Diaddezio was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Timdall, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Chase Frantz was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Pope John Paul II always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Upper Merion Area only posted an OBP of .344.
Upper Merion Area now has a losing record of 1-2.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Pope John Paul II is set to challenge their familiar foe Pottstown at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Upper Merion Area will take on rival Norristown at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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