Salem is 10-0 against Patrick Henry since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Salem Spartans will head out on the road to challenge the Patrick Henry Patriots at 5:00 p.m. Salem is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Salem came up short against Christiansburg and fell 5-1. Salem has not had much luck with Christiansburg recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Cora Robinson was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Robinson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Robinson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Patrick Henry can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They blew past Fleming 18-0. Patrick Henry's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Salem's defeat dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Patrick Henry, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-16-1.
Salem came out on top in a nail-biter against Patrick Henry in their previous matchup back in April, sneaking past 2-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Salem since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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