Softball Game Preview: Merrimack Tomahawks vs. Salem Blue Devils

Merrimack is 0-5 against Salem since May of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Tomahawks will be playing at home against the Blue Devils at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Salem will be up against a hot Merrimack team: the squad just extended their winning streak to ten. The Tomahawks' pitchers stepped up to hand Nashua North a 21-0 shutout on Wednesday. The Tomahawks' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Salem faced Timberlane in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Blue Devils put the hurt on the Owls with a sharp 11-3 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Blue Devils needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.

Salem pushed their record up to 11-7 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games. As for Merrimack, their victory bumped their record up to 13-4-1.

Merrimack might still be hurting after the 12-0 loss they got from Salem when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Tomahawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.