Pottstown hasn't had much luck against Pope John Paul II recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Trojans will be playing at home against Pope John Paul II at 4:00 p.m. Pottstown has given up an average of 16.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pottstown lost 21-2 to Phoenixville on Wednesday. The Trojans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Pope John Paul II waltzed into their match on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Patriots.
Lexi DiBricida spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Abby Simmers, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played. Molly Houchins was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Pottstown's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Pope John Paul II, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Pottstown suffered a grim 22-3 defeat to Pope John Paul II in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Trojans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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