After two games on the road, Pope John Paul II is heading back home. They will take on the Pottsgrove Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pope John Paul II's pitching crew has only allowed 1.1 runs per game this season, so Pottsgrove's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
While Pope John Paul II has not struggled against Phoenixville recently, they managed to flip the script on Monday. Pope John Paul II never let Phoenixville onto the board and left with a 5-0 win.
Pope John Paul II's victory was truly a team effort as nine different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Timdall, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Luca Dimaio was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Pottsgrove fell victim to Spring-Ford and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. Their rough 15-0 loss to the Rams might stick with them for a while. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Pottsgrove in their matchups with Spring-Ford: they've now lost eight in a row.
Pope John Paul II's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Pottsgrove, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Pope John Paul II hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Pottsgrove struggles in that department as they've averaged .356. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Pope John Paul II's way against Pottsgrove in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 as Pope John Paul II made off with a 19-4 victory. Does Pope John Paul II have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pottsgrove turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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