Salem came out on top against Springs Valley on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run sixth inning. The Lions walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Blackhawks. This was payback for the Lions, who suffered a 9-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Karissa Hardy
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Karissa Hardy made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in strikeouts (four). She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kenadie Garloch was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April. Rachel Little was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Salem kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Salem's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-8. As for Springs Valley, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Salem will take on Borden at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Braves will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight. As for Springs Valley, they will challenge Orleans at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Blackhawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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