Salem extended their losing streak to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 1-9. They came up short against the Girard Indians, falling 13-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Quakers of the 11-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Salem saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ben Kuboff, who went 2-for-3 with one double. That double was Kuboff's first of the season.
As for Girard, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Girard's side, Kaiden Clare made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Clare was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted over his last 11 matchups.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bobby Levonyak, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Salem will face off against Poland Seminary at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Quakers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Girard, they will take on Columbiana at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Indians will need to watch out since the Clippers have now posted at least ten runs in their last five contests.
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