Salem can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent game on Thursday. They blew past the Lumberton Panthers 18-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Salem.
Kenzie Dalton made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Dalton has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dalton was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Rylea Piper was incredible, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Marissa Pollard, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Salem has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6-1 record this season. As for Lumberton, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Salem didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-9 victory vs. Forrest County Agricultural on the 22nd. As for Lumberton, they will head out on the road to square off against East Marion at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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