Borden has not done well against Salem recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Everything went the Borden Braves' way against the Salem Lions as the Borden Braves made off with a 9-1 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Borden.
Emily Schottelkotte and Emma Hart made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Schottelkotte didn't allow a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. Meanwhile, Hart tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Schottelkotte went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Hart scored a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on AJ Mallard, who went 1-for-3 with a home run. Chelbi Condon was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On Salem's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kenadie Garloch, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Borden has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. As for Salem, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-15.
Borden will head out on the road to face off against Trinity Lutheran at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Borden is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Salem, they will square off against Silver Creek at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Silver Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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