Salem scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past the Berlin/New Lebanon Mountain Lions 14-1. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Salem with their most commanding win of the season.
Abe Cushing made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Cushing was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Stephen Yakubec, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Sawyer Saddlemire, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Salem's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5. As for Berlin/New Lebanon, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Salem will head out on the road to challenge Corinth at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Berlin/New Lebanon, they will head out on the road to square off against Maple Hill at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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