Salem extended their postseason success on Friday against Eastern. They were the clear victors by a 20-3 margin over the Musketeers. The win continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Musketeers: they've now won six in a row.
Adison Feist was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
Harley Walter
| 05/29/26 vs Eastern | 4 |
| 04/09/26 vs Scottsburg | 3 |
| 04/30/26 @ Clarksville | 2 |
| 05/28/26 vs Clarksville | 1 |
| 05/12/26 @ Jeffersonville | 1 |
In other batting news, Salem got a massive performance out of Harley Walter, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs and one RBI. Those four runs gave Walter a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Karissa Hardy, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Salem always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .639. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Salem's record now sits at 12-9. As for Eastern, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-18 record this season.
As of now, neither Salem nor Eastern have any future games scheduled.
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