Salem lost to Roxana back in April, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Salem Wildcats won by a run and slipped past the Roxana Shells 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Salem.
Breanna Thurman made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Thurman has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Thurman was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Thurman wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lilly Blagoue, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Roxana's side, Kennedi Robien made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Salem has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season. As for Roxana, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Salem will stay at home for another game and welcome Richland County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Roxana will take on Wesclin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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