After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Willow Springs, Salem was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Licking Wildcats by a score of 15-10. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tigers needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Alaina Norris made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and seven unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
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In other batting news, Taylor Fulton was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Bailey Mahurin, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Salem now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Licking, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 7-4 record.
Coming up, Salem will venture away from home to take on Thayer at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Licking, they will welcome Potosi at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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