Softball Recap: Alliance Aviators vs. Salem Quakers
Alliance can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They blew past the Salem Quakers 15-5. Alliance's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
Lilly White made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. White has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. White was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tasia Hendershot, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, seven RBI, and two runs. Alexa Brown was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Alliance made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-5. As for Salem, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alliance will face off against Minerva at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Salem, they will head out on the road to take on Marlington at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Marlington will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Salem surely won't give up without a fight.
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