The Salem Quakers will head out on the road to challenge the Girard Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Salem has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Salem is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Saturday. They came up short against Perry, falling 12-1.
Salem saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bairon Exline, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double. That double marked the first that Exline hit this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Girard, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over Columbiana on Saturday.
Ja'Den Royal was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Royal was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Will Hynes, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. What's more, he posted two doubles, the most he's had since back in May of 2024.
Girard was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Salem's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Girard, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season.
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