Softball Preview: Charlestown Pirates vs. Salem Lions
Charlestown is 8-2 against Salem since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Charlestown Pirates will head out on the road to face off against the Salem Lions at 5:30 p.m. Charlestown is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Charlestown is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Monday, just like they did against Brownstown Central (and have done all season long). Charlestown put the hurt on Brownstown Central with a sharp 6-0 win on Thursday.
Hannah Burns made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Burns was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Avarie Freiberger was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Aiden Stewart was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Salem came up short against Corydon Central on Thursday and fell 7-2.
Salem saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabby Hypes, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Charlestown pushed their record up to 17-2 with that victory, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Salem, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
Salem's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Charlestown has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. It's a different story for Salem, though, as they've only averaged .364. Will they be able to contain Charlestown's hitters?
Charlestown took their win against Salem in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 10-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Charlestown since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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