Pottsgrove was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell just short of the Upper Perkiomen Indians by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pottsgrove of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Zayd Rogers was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Upper Perkiomen's side, Jack Schramm looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Zane Saeger was a standout: he scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Owen Williams, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Pottsgrove's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Upper Perkiomen, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pottsgrove will take on Methacton at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Methacton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Pottsgrove's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Upper Perkiomen, they will be playing at home against Owen J. Roberts at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Owen J. Roberts will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Upper Perkiomen surely won't give up without a fight.
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