Salem had lost seven straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 4-10 to make it eight. They lost 18-2 to the Danvers Falcons. The Witches were not able to make up for their defeat to the Falcons from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Danvers, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. Considering they have won six matches by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Danvers' part, Skylar Coakley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Coakley has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kyla Moroney was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with five runs and two doubles. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Addi McCarty, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Salem will challenge Lynn Vo-Tech at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Danvers, they will take on Winthrop at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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