Springs Valley came into Thursday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Salem Lions with a sharp 9-1 win on Thursday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Springs Valley also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Lily Hickman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Hickman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Hickman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Elliott Wininger was excellent, going 1-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a double. Karson Dalton was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Salem's side, Mckenzie Gill made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Springs Valley's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8. As for Salem, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Springs Valley is on the road again on Friday to play Orleans at 5:30 p.m. As for Salem, they will face off against Borden at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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