Salem Academy Charter was the 9-6 winner over Salem when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Salem Academy Charter Navigator lost 11-5 to the Salem Witches on Thursday.
Kaedynce Kauth was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. Kauth has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Kauth was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Shaylee Paige made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Salem Academy Charter's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Salem, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Salem Academy Charter will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Mystic Valley Regional at 4:00 p.m. Mystic Valley Regional is coming into the matchup with four straight wins at home, so Salem Academy Charter will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Salem will take on Swampscott at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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