Norristown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of Pope John Paul II by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Norristown of the 15-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2019.
For Pope John Paul II's part, Lexi DiBricida spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Molly Houchins and Sophia Benincasa did most of the damage at the plate: Houchins scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Benincasa scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Houchins is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelly Murphy, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Norristown's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Pope John Paul II, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Norristown will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Upper Perkiomen at 4:00 p.m. Upper Perkiomen is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Norristown will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Pope John Paul II, they will head out on the road to challenge Spring-Ford at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Spring-Ford's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Pope John Paul II's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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