On Saturday, April 5, former Souderton Area Senior High School standout Riley York’s current college team, the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, won 15-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Rhode Island Rams.
The game took place at URI Softball Complex. This was their third matchup against the Rams this season.
The Hawks’ next game is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9 at 2 p.m. at SJU Softball Field against Fordham Rams.
Cristopher Sánchez will start for the struggling Philadelphia Phillies as they try to halt an eight-game losing streak against Chicago. The left-hander has posted strong numbers this season despite challenging outings. The game highlights ongoing issues with rotation depth for one of baseball’s oldest franchises.
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler will make his season debut Saturday after recovering from shoulder surgery last fall. Manager Rob Thomson expressed optimism about Wheeler’s readiness as Philadelphia seeks relief from recent struggles.
Philadelphia Phillies president Dave Dombrowski remains optimistic despite his team’s slow start in April. He points toward past experiences overcoming poor beginnings as reason for confidence moving forward.
