The Salem Quakers will face off against the David Anderson Blue Devils at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Salem has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Salem fell victim to Alliance and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 13-0 to the Aviators. The Quakers' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last matchup, David Anderson made sure to put some runs up on the board against Heartland Christian on Thursday. The Blue Devils put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 14-2 win.
Sofia Brown and Marah Householder did most of the damage at the plate: Brown went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Householder went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Householder a new career-high. Abby Ammon was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: David Anderson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Heartland Christian only managed five hits.
David Anderson's victory bumped their record up to 6-11. As for Salem, their loss dropped their record down to 6-10-1.
Everything went Salem's way against David Anderson when the teams last played back in April of 2023, as Salem made off with an 11-2 win. Do the Quakers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Blue Devils turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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