Recap: Salem Wildcats vs. Resurrection Catholic Eagles
Salem was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 15-2 defeat at the hands of the Resurrection Catholic Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Salem of the 7-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Resurrection Catholic's part, Carter McCammon made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (he also only allowed one walk). McCammon has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. McCammon was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run and five RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Justin San Miguel, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Harris Hinkel was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Salem's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Resurrection Catholic, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-2.
Salem will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Enterprise at 7:00 p.m. As for Resurrection Catholic, they will head out on the road to face off against East Marion at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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