After five games on the road, Salem Hills is heading back home. They will take on the Wasatch Wasps at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Salem Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Salem Hills gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Cedar Valley by a score of 9-5.
Keyana Murray was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Murray was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Camryn Guest, who went 1-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Audree Stokes, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 19 runs the game before, Wasatch were a bit more limited in their matchup on Tuesday. They fell victim to a tough 11-1 loss at the hands of Maple Mountain.
Wasatch saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Berlyn Brown, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Salem Hills' victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Wasatch, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Wasatch's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Salem Hills has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. It's a different story for Wasatch, though, as they've only averaged .312. Will they be able to contain Salem Hills' hitters?
Salem Hills took their win against Wasatch in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 17-2. Does Salem Hills have another victory up their sleeve, or will Wasatch turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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