Exeter is still undefeated this season after their game against Salem on Wednesday, but Salem came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Blue Hawks came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Blue Devils. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Blue Hawks have posted against the Blue Devils since May 7, 2016.
Ethan Battles tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits.
At the plate, Finn Adams was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack Dever, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Blue Hawks
| 04/23/25 vs Salem | 5-4 |
| 04/18/25 vs Bedford | 7-1 |
| 04/14/25 vs Windham | 5-1 |
| 05/22/24 vs Nashua North | 10-0 |
| 05/20/24 vs Manchester Central | 3-1 |
| + 8 more games |
Exeter's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games. As for Salem, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Exeter will square off against rival Keene at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Blue Hawks 2.6, the Blackbirds 2.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Salem is set to take on their familiar foe Dover at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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