Third-Inning Spurt Lead Salem Wildcats Summer 2026 Past Vandalia
Salem Wildcats Summer 2026 defeated Vandalia 7-1 on Friday thanks in part to four runs in the third inning. Logan Butts drew a walk, scoring one run, Kyler King was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Jax Schaubert was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.
Zane Applegate earned the win for Salem Wildcats Summer 2026. The righty gave up three hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out one and walking two. Owen Tennyson pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for Salem Wildcats Summer 2026. The reliever surrendered zero hits and one run while, striking out six and walking four. Casey took the loss for Vandalia. The pitcher went four innings, surrendering four runs (three earned) on four hits, striking out two and walking three.
Tennyson set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Salem Wildcats Summer 2026 with two hits in four at bats. Max Vincent went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Salem Wildcats Summer 2026 had patience at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game. Luke Boldt and Butts led the team with two free passes each. Boldt and Butts each stole multiple bases for Salem Wildcats Summer 2026. Salem Wildcats Summer 2026 stole 12 bases in the game. Salem Wildcats Summer 2026 turned one double play in the game.
Stambaugh went 1-for-4 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Jones led Vandalia with two hits in four at bats. Vandalia had a strong eye at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game. Casey and Barley led the team with two bases on balls each.
Strong Hitting Not Enough As Salem Wildcats Summer 2026 Falls To Vandalia
Even though Salem Wildcats Summer 2026 collected seven hits to Vandalia’s four, they still fell 7-1 on Friday at Salem. Evan Barnes, Tripp Garden, Max Vincent, Zane Applegate, Owen Tennyson, Damon Jennings, and Nicholi Marhanka each collected one hit for Salem Wildcats Summer 2026.
Vandalia jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after an error scored one run, Smith doubled, scoring two runs, D Lewis singled, scoring one run, Barley drew a walk, scoring one run, and an error scored one run.
Stambaugh earned the win for Vandalia. The starter allowed seven hits and one run over five innings, striking out two and walking two. Kaden Cripps took the loss for Salem Wildcats Summer 2026. The starter went three and two-thirds innings, giving up seven runs (one earned) on four hits, striking out two and walking four.
Landon White led Salem Wildcats Summer 2026 with one run batted in. Salem Wildcats Summer 2026 turned one double play in the game.
Smith provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Vandalia with two runs batted in. The center fielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Busher, Casey, Lewis, and Smith each collected one hit for Vandalia. Stambaugh stole three bases. Vandalia were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Carroll had the most chances in the field with nine.
