Salem had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let the East Alton-Wood River Oilers onto the board and left with a 10-0 win on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what Salem needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Colton Shelton was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Keaton Gullion, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Salem's victory bumped their record up to 10-15. As for East Alton-Wood River, they dropped their record down to 4-15-1 with that loss, which was their seventh straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Salem will take on Farina South Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Farina South Central's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Salem's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for East Alton-Wood River, they will be playing at home against Breese Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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