Softball Preview: Salem Lions vs. Springs Valley Blackhawks
Salem has been on the road for four straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Springs Valley Blackhawks at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Springs Valley took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Salem, who comes in off a win.
Salem gave up the first runs last Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Mitchell 4-2.
Adie Feist spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Salem's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kenadie Garloch, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Gabby Hypes, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Springs Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 12-2 to Corydon Central. That's two games in a row now that Springs Valley has lost by exactly ten runs.
Salem's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-12. As for Springs Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.
Salem might still be hurting after the 11-4 loss they got from Springs Valley in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Salem 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.
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