Salem is 2-8 against Blacksburg since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Spartans will be playing at home against the Bruins at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Salem's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Cave Spring hitters got past them. The Spartans came up short against the Knights on Friday, falling 10-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Spartans have suffered since April 23, 2024.
Evie Van Liew was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Blacksburg lost 11-1 to Pulaski County on Friday.
Blacksburg saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Katie Jones, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Blacksburg has also been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season. As for Salem, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 7-1 and their overall record down to 12-4.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Salem hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .379. However, it's not like Blacksburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .341. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Salem took their victory against Blacksburg in their previous meeting last Wednesday by a conclusive 13-1 score. Do the Spartans have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bruins turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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