Salem was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 5-2 to the Orleans Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Salem of the 9-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Orleans' part, Izzie Rutherford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Rutherford has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ava Cooper was excellent, going 3-for-3 with three RBI and a double. Chelsea Ralph was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Salem's loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Orleans, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Salem will take on Charlestown at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Charlestown will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Salem surely won't give up without a fight. As for Orleans, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on New Albany at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Orleans is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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