Clarksville had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 5-6 to make it four. They came up short against the Salem Lions, falling 10-4. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Kylie Raggard was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Bailey Senior, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
As for Salem, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. Considering they have won four contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Salem's side, the team relied heavily on Sydney Wilson, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits Wilson has posted since back in April of 2024. Karissa Hardy also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
Coming up, Clarksville will face off against Southwestern at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Generals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rebels have averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Salem, they will challenge New Albany at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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