Salem Academy Charter waltzed into their matchup on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Boston Collegiate Hurricanes by a score of 10-7. That three run margin sets a new team best for Salem Academy Charter this season.
Kaedynce Kauth made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 19 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off two hits. Kauth has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Kauth was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Suleimy Encarnacion, who scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for three straight games. Crisbel Vicioso was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Salem Academy Charter's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs per game. As for Boston Collegiate, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Salem Academy Charter will play host again on Monday to welcome Mystic Valley Regional, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:00 p.m. As for Boston Collegiate, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Randolph at 4:30 p.m. on April 23rd.
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