While Salem couldn't quite beat East Marion on Tuesday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 16-point loss they were dealt last Saturday. The Salem Wildcats fell just short of the East Marion Eagles by a score of 7-5. Salem was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as East Marion apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
For East Marion's part, Shamar Akins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bentley Blansett, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Larry Thomson, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Salem has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-17 record this season. As for East Marion, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-23.
While Salem had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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