Salem extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 7-17. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of St. James. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Salem has suffered since May 15, 2025.
As for St. James, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 4-17. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 15, 2025.
For St. James' part, JV Meurer made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 14 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Meurer has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, Hunter Freeman was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Aiden Cruz was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases.
Salem does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for St. James, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 7-1 loss against Potosi on the 16th.
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