In what's become a running theme this season, Salem gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They blew past the Salem Academy Charter Navigator 11-5. The high-scoring effort was just what Salem needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
For Salem Academy Charter's part, Kaedynce Kauth was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. Kauth has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Kauth was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Shaylee Paige made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Salem now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Salem Academy Charter, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
Salem will be playing at home against Swampscott at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Salem Academy Charter, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Mystic Valley Regional at 4:00 p.m. Mystic Valley Regional will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Salem Academy Charter surely won't give up without a fight.
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