Softball Recap: Saluda Has No Trouble Against Barnwell

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

03/29/25 vs Westwood	16
04/25/25 vs Batesburg-Leesville	12
04/01/25 @ Batesburg-Leesville	12
03/21/25 @ Pelion	11
04/08/25 vs Pelion	10

Saluda had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Barnwell on Thursday. The Tigers put the hurt on the Warhorses with a sharp 11-2 win. Considering the Tigers have won 11 contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Miller Martin made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February.

In other batting news, Kamryn Campbell was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Nyla Jordan, who went 1-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Saluda kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Barnwell only managed two hits.

Saluda's record now sits at 19-4-1. As for Barnwell, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-5.

Saluda does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Barnwell, they will face off against Colleton County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Warhorses 2.9, the Cougars 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.