Softball Recap: Salem (WV) Edges West Virginia Wesleyan 2-1
Salem University secured a 2-1 win over West Virginia Wesleyan in a tight pitcher's duel on Wednesday, with Francesca Alvaro leading the way in the circle.
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Salem jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Jocelyn Moetului singled in Brianna Wise. In the fourth, Kelsey Anderson's RBI single extended the lead to 2-0.
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West Virginia Wesleyan responded in the fourth with an unearned run when Josi Fix singled to drive in Alyssa Rohr, but that would be all the Bobcats could manage.
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Alvaro (W, 1-0) tossed a complete game, allowing just four hits and striking out seven, while Morgan Greene (L, 0-1) took the loss for the Bobcats, despite pitching a complete game with five strikeouts.
Key Performers:
​​​​​​​West Virginia Wesleyan: Josi Fix (2-3, 1 RBI)