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| 03/21/26 - Neutral | 10-9 W |
| 05/06/25 - Neutral | 8-21 L |
| 04/24/25 - Home | 9-7 W |
| 04/17/25 - Away | 19-1 W |
| 05/10/24 - Away | 14-11 W |
| + 5 more games |
Salmon took a 13-run loss the last time they faced off against Firth, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Savages came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cougars on Saturday, sneaking past 10-9. The Savages' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Abby Jackson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up eight earned (and one unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kayden O'Connor, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Alyssa Bigelow was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Salmon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .643. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Salmon now has a winning record of 2-1-1. As for Firth, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Salmon will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against North Fremont at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Firth, they will challenge Marsh Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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