Softball Game Preview: Triton Central Tigers vs. Salem Lions

The Triton Central Tigers will take on the Salem Lions at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Triton Central comes in on 15 and Salem on eight.

Triton Central is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They came out on top against Hagerstown by a score of 5-2.

Brylie Couch

Batters Struck Out

06/03/25 vs Hagerstown	11
05/28/25 vs Eastern Hancock	10
05/23/25 vs Covenant Christian	10
05/22/25 vs Monrovia	7
05/22/25 vs Speedway	7
+ 7 more games

Brylie Couch made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and one double.

In other batting news, Ashlyn Hittle was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Madi Peterson, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.

Triton Central lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hagerstown didn't launched any home runs.

Salem hadn't beaten Brownstown Central on the road since April 9, 2019 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. The Lions sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 victory over the Braves. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted against the Braves since April 10, 2018.

Salem's victory bumped their record up to 15-8. As for Triton Central, their win bumped their record up to 23-2.