Softball Game Preview: Landstown Eagles vs. Salem Sundevils

Landstown is 8-2 against Salem since April of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Eagles will take on the Sundevils at 5:00 p.m. Landstown will be strutting in after a victory while Salem will be coming in after a defeat.

Landstown will bounce into Tuesday's game after beating Tallwood, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Eagles walked away with an 8-3 win over the Lions on Thursday.

Hailey Akers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.

Adalyn Stumler

Hits (Career)

05/01/25 vs Tallwood	4
04/21/25 vs Norview	3
04/10/25 @ Ocean Lakes	2
04/03/25 @ Green Run	2
03/28/25 vs Western Branch	2

At the plate, Adalyn Stumler was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Aleigh Earp also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Landstown kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Meanwhile, Salem fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Cape Henry Collegiate on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They lost 17-8 to the Dolphins.

Evie Miani made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Twiford, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

Salem's loss dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Landstown, their record is now 5-10.

Landstown skirted past Salem 8-7 in their previous meeting back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.