Salem had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 1-9 to make it 11. They lost 15-0 to Gloucester Catholic. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Gloucester Catholic this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-0 on April 2nd.
As for Gloucester Catholic, their record now sits at 5-2. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the match before.
For Gloucester Catholic's part, Bristol Haydak made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Haydak has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maya Hutchinson, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kate Bonawitz, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.
Looking ahead, Salem will head out on the road to face off against Overbrook at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Gloucester Catholic, they will be playing at home against Our Lady of Mercy Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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