Salem and Pulaski County are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2018, but likely not for long. The Salem Spartans will head out on the road to take on the Pulaski County Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Salem is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Salem will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Friday, then bounced right back against Patrick Henry on Tuesday. Salem blew past Patrick Henry 15-3.
Cora Grace Sparger was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Sparger was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Caitlin Wells was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Sarah Tennant was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
Meanwhile, Pulaski County fell victim to Christiansburg and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Blue Demons. The game marked the first time this season in which Pulaski County was not able to get on the board.
Laken Greever spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Salem's victory bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Pulaski County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Salem suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Pulaski County in their previous meeting back in April. Can Salem avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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