Softball Recap: Salem Lions vs. Mitchell Bluejackets
Salem can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Mitchell Bluejackets. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Salem also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
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 win 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. Gabby Hypes was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Mitchell's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Karsyn Coleman gave up four earned runs on seven hits. Coleman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
Salem's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-12. As for Mitchell, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Salem will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Charlestown at 6:30 p.m. Charlestown's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Salem's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mitchell, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Brownstown Central at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mitchell is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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