Sugar-Salem had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 10-6 win over the Marsh Valley Eagles on Monday. For Sugar-Salem, this counts as revenge for the 5-3 loss Marsh Valley walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Ashlyn Harris made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Harris was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, two additional RBI, and a stolen base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brynlyn Crofoot, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Sugar-Salem will head out on the road to take on Salmon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Salmon is coming into the contest with three straight defeats at home, meaning Sugar-Salem will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Marsh Valley will take on Preston at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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