Salem Academy Charter barely beat Cathedral the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Navigator blew past the Panthers 24-5 on Monday. The Navigator's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Hannah Leonard was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Leonard was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Mariah Jones was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in RBI (four). Another player making a difference was Dahiana Vicioso, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
Salem Academy Charter kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matchups.
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| 04/27/26 - Home | 24-5 W |
| 04/09/24 - Home | 12-11 W |
| 04/28/22 - Home | 30-15 W |
Salem Academy Charter's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Cathedral, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Salem Academy Charter will welcome Boston Collegiate at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Cathedral, they will host O'Bryant at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
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