It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Salem had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They walked away with a 9-6 victory over the Corning Bobcats. Salem's win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Callie Hall made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned runs off ten hits. Hall has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hall was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Olivia Smith was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Katy Walling, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
On Corning's side, Presley Martin was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Salem's victory was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-0. As for Corning, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-11 record this season.
As of now, neither Salem nor Corning have any future games scheduled.
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