After losing to Salem the last time they met, Howell decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Howell Highlanders narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Salem Rocks 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Howell.
Amelia Ott was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.
Howell's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-13-1. As for Salem, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-3.
Howell will have a chance to go back-to-back against Salem: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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