North Salem can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Edgemont Panthers 8-7. North Salem's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Edgemont's part, David Larsen was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits. Larsen has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Larsen was even better at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Larsen wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mate Blier, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
North Salem made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Edgemont, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Salem will take on Rye Neck at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rye Neck will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something North Salem surely won't give up without a fight. As for Edgemont, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rye at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Edgemont will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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