If Upper Merion Area was feeling good off their 10-0 takedown of Pottstown last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Upper Merion Area Vikings fell just short of the Cheltenham Panthers by a score of 6-4 on Monday. Upper Merion Area was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Cheltenham apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
John Tomsho was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
On Cheltenham's side, Sam ?Smooth? Batiancila was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Arthur ?AJ? Gordon was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Upper Merion Area's loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Cheltenham, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 9-10 record this season.
Upper Merion Area does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cheltenham, they will be playing at home against Springfield Township at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Cheltenham is on a four-game streak of home wins, Springfield Township a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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