Salem had to endure a nine-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Lumberton Panthers 7-6. The win was just what Salem needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior match.
For Lumberton's part, Kaden Smith put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Smith has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kaydon Graham made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Wootie Abercrombie, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Salem's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-15. As for Lumberton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Salem didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 16-0 defeat vs. Mize on the 6th. As for Lumberton, they will be playing at home against Enterprise at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lumberton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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