Softball Preview: Struthers Wildcats vs. Salem Quakers
The Struthers Wildcats will be playing at home against the Salem Quakers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Struthers is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Struthers got the win against McKinley by a conclusive 13-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Struthers.
Vivian Marker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Struthers let Emma Morris and Bella Sandusky loose on the outfield. Morris scored three runs while going 4-for-4, while Sandusky went 3-for-3 with three doubles, two RBI, and a run. Ava Hall was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Salem suffered a tough 15-5 defeat at the hands of Alliance on Wednesday. Salem has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Struthers' victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-5. As for Salem, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Struthers might still be hurting after the 9-2 defeat they got from Salem when the teams last played back in April of 2022. Will Struthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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