Saugus proved they can win big on Monday (they won by nine) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Salem Witches, sneaking past 7-5. The Sachems have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Witches, too.
Sofia McCarrier
| 04/15/26 @ Salem | 9 |
| 04/13/26 @ Melrose | 5 |
| 04/10/26 vs Gloucester | 3 |
| 04/06/26 @ Winthrop | 6 |
| 04/01/26 vs Swampscott | 6 |
| + 2 more games |
Sofia McCarrier was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.3 strikeouts per game. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Sydney Deleidi was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Layla Demonte, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
The win got Saugus back to even at 4-4. As for Salem, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coming up, Saugus will challenge Hamilton-Wenham Regional at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Salem, they will take on Masconomet Regional at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. The Chieftains' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Witches' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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