Salem is 0-7 against Danvers since May of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Witches will be playing at home against the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. Salem has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Salem's offense. They came up short against Gloucester on Saturday, falling 12-0.
Meanwhile, Danvers had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Sunday. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Crusaders.
Skylar Coakley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Addi McCarty was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Danvers' win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-5. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Salem, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.
Salem might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Danvers when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Witches have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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