Salem lost against Springs Valley back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Salem Lions lost 9-1 to the Springs Valley Blackhawks. That's two games in a row now that Salem has lost by exactly eight runs.
Mckenzie Gill made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
On Springs Valley's side, Lily Hickman made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Hickman has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Hickman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Elliott Wininger was excellent, going 1-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a double. Karson Dalton was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Salem has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season. As for Springs Valley, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Salem will face off against Borden at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Springs Valley, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Orleans at 5:30 p.m.
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