Wildcats
| 04/12/25 vs Hamilton County | 12-10 |
| 04/11/25 vs Murphysboro | 5-2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Breese Central | 9-0 |
Salem has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.9 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Hamilton County Foxes 12-10. The win was nothing new for the Wildcats as they're now sitting on three straight.
Breanna Thurman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over 6.1 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Salem let Isabella Decker and Emma Lipe run wild. Decker went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Lipe went 1-for-5 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI Decker has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jaelyn Keller, who went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run.
Salem hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive matchups.
Salem's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Hamilton County, they moved to 4-7 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Salem didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 3-1 win against Waltonville on the 12th. As for Hamilton County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 9-1 victory against Trico on the 12th.
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