While Charlestown's win against Salem wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Pirates won by a run and slipped past the Lions 2-1. The victory continues a trend for the Pirates in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won five in a row.
Hannah Burns spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Aiden Stewart was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one home run. Ella Shaw was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Pirates
| 05/12/25 vs Salem | 2-1 |
| 05/07/25 vs New Washington | 18-0 |
| 05/05/25 vs Madison | 14-2 |
| 04/25/25 vs Borden | 9-2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Silver Creek | 8-5 |
Charlestown pushed their record up to 12-5 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Salem, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Charlestown wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, an 8-2 win against Lanesville on the 13th. As for Salem, they have also already played their next contest, a 14-0 loss against Silver Creek on the 15th.
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