Caldwell Academy came into Monday's matchup having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Salem Baptist Christian Vikings by a score of 11-6 on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Caldwell Academy also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Caldwell Academy got a great performance from Jack Pearman as he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits.
At the plate, Neal Swindell was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Kent Moles was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Salem Baptist Christian's side, Avery Smith made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Montgomery Young, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Caldwell Academy's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-17. As for Salem Baptist Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Caldwell Academy will face off against Westchester Country Day at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Caldwell Academy will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Salem Baptist Christian, they will head out on the road to square off against Gospel Light Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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