Softball Recap: Salem Lions vs. Springs Valley Blackhawks
Salem lost against Springs Valley back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Salem Lions lost 9-1 to the Springs Valley Blackhawks. That's two games in a row now that Salem has lost by exactly eight runs.
Mckenzie Gill made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
On Springs Valley's side, Lily Hickman made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Hickman has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Hickman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Elliott Wininger was excellent, going 1-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a double. Karson Dalton was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Salem has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season. As for Springs Valley, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Salem will face off against Borden at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Springs Valley, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Orleans at 5:30 p.m.
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