Baseball Recap: Salmon has no trouble against West Jefferson

By Team Reports Apr 15, 2024, 7:01pm

Baseball Recap: Salmon Savages vs. West Jefferson Panthers

Salmon scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Everything went their way against the West Jefferson Panthers as the Salmon Savages made off with a 12-1 victory. The result was nothing new for Salmon, who have now won three matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.

Wyatt Pilkerton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Pilkerton was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.

In other batting news, Salmon let Lloyd Neff and Reuel McCallum loose on the outfield. Neff went 2-for-4 with two triples, five RBI, and two runs, while McCallum scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Clayton Allen was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

Salmon's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-5. As for West Jefferson, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-5.

Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Firth the next time they take the field. Salmon will host Firth at 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, while West Jefferson will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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