Salem was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 9-1 to the Pennsville Memorial Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Salem of the 17-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
For Pennsville Memorial's part, Jacob Grant made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Grant was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Peyton O'Brien was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Salem's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Pennsville Memorial, their win bumped their record up to 13-7.
Salem will be playing at home against Pleasantville at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pleasantville is coming into the contest with four straight losses on the road, meaning Salem will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Pennsville Memorial, they will face off against Pitman at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pitman will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Pennsville Memorial surely won't give up without a fight.
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