Pottstown is 0-10 against Upper Perkiomen since April of 2019 but things could change on Wednesday. The Trojans will welcome the Indians at 4:00 p.m. Pottstown has given up an average of 13 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Pottstown's offense. They came up short against Perkiomen Valley on Tuesday, falling 15-0. That's two games in a row now that the Trojans have lost by exactly 15 runs.
Meanwhile, Upper Perkiomen can bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They skirted past Pope John Paul II 8-6. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Jocelyn Sledgen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia Gehringer, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Brooke Sullivan, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Upper Perkiomen was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. They are 2-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Pottstown's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Upper Perkiomen, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 2-6-1.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pottstown hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .368. However, it's not like Upper Perkiomen struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pottstown suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Upper Perkiomen in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
