Salem scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 19-2 margin over the Austin Eagles. With that win, Salem brought their scoring average up to 7.5 runs per game.
Adie Feist made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Feist has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Feist was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sydney Wilson was incredible, going 3-for-3 with five RBI and three doubles. Gabby Hypes was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Salem's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-5. As for Austin, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Salem didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 5-4 defeat vs. Clarksville on the 25th. Austin has also already played their next contest, a 24-3 loss against Charlestown on the 25th.
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