After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bayside, Salem was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Nansemond River Warriors 5-3. The win was some much needed relief for the Sundevils as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Lauren Burchuk spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, Sophia O'Connor and Emma Check did most of the damage at the plate: O'Connor went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Check went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Madison Twiford was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Salem hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 2-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Salem's victory bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Nansemond River, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-5.
Coming up, Salem will welcome Princess Anne at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sundevils are facing the Cavaliers at the right time seeing as the Cavaliers are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Nansemond River, they are taking a road trip to challenge Nansemond-Suffolk Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Saints will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight.
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