Salem lost to Mattoon back in May of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Wildcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Greenwave. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildcats.
Rhett Detering
| 05/20/25 vs Mattoon | 10 |
| 03/26/25 vs Charleston | 10 |
| 03/31/25 @ St. Anthony | 9 |
| 04/15/25 vs East Alton-Wood River | 7 |
| 05/09/25 vs Columbia | 6 |
| + 6 more games |
Rhett Detering spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up ten Ks. Salem is undefeated when Detering posts eight or more strikeouts, but 10-13 otherwise.
At the plate, Ryan Detering was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
Salem hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
The victory got Salem back to even at 13-13. As for Mattoon, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Salem will face off against Richland County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.52 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mattoon, they will square off against Mahomet-Seymour at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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