It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Salem ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Eastern Musketeers and snuck past 4-3. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Salem as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Adie Feist spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up 14 Ks.
On the hitting side, Kenadie Garloch was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Karissa Hardy was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.
On Eastern's side, they also let their pitcher toss all nine innings and she was also dialed-in: Bracie Jackson gave up just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks.
At the plate, Eastern saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sidney Patton, who went 1-for-5 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Kylie Batt, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Even though they lost, Eastern was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Salem's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-9. As for Eastern, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Salem will be playing at home against Madison at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Madison is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Salem will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Eastern, they will challenge New Albany at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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