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| 04/22/25 - Away | 2-9 L |
| 04/25/24 - Away | 5-4 W |
| 04/05/24 - Home | 1-3 L |
| 05/23/23 - Neutral | 7-3 W |
| 05/09/23 - Home | 3-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Freeburg is 8-2 against Salem since May of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Midgets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m.
Freeburg managed to slip by Salem the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Midgets lost 9-2 to the Wildcats on Tuesday. The Midgets' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Salem's part, Breanna Thurman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. Thurman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Salem got a big performance out of Alivia Rasul, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was Rasul's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Isabella Decker, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Salem kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive matches.
Salem pushed their record up to 14-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Freeburg, they now have a losing record of 7-8.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Freeburg hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Salem struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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