For the second straight game, South Salem will face off against McNary. The Saxons will head out to take on the Celtics at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (South Salem has 12 straight wins, McNary has five straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
South Salem's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They put the hurt on McNary with a sharp 11-0 victory. The Saxons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by six runs or more this season.
Luke Erwin tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kevin Semm was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Jackson Buckingham was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
South Salem always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as McNary only posted an OBP of .062.
South Salem pushed their record up to 12-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for McNary, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
McNary's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: South Salem has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .515. It's a different story for McNary, though, as they've only averaged .285. Will they be able to contain South Salem's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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