Saugus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Salem Witches. The Sachems were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Witches apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Sofia McCarrier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Lily Ventre made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Alannah Duong, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Saugus' defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Salem, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Saugus will take on Waltham at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. As for Salem, they will head out to challenge Masconomet Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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