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Winston-Salem, NC - In their regular season conference finale, the Salem Spirits got the best of Wesleyan, defeating them in both games of a doubleheader, 1-0 and 6-2.
The first game of the day proved to be a pitcher's duel, with both teams only able muster three hits each. Mellissa Webb threw a complete game for the Wolves, walking only one batter and striking out another. Salem's Lauryn Smith was also consistent from the circle, walking two and striking out four. The Spirits scored on a sacrifice fly in the third inning, which proved to be the only real scoring threat by either team the entire game.
In Game 2, an offensive outburst in the third inning gave the Spirits all the momentum they needed to put the game away. They were able to pound out five hits and score four runs and Wesleyan could never find the offensive rhythm to answer.
The Wolves round out their regular season schedule on Tuesday, April 21 when they host Tennessee Temple at the Mathews Athletic Complex at 3:00pm. Wesleyan will then host the Great South Athletic Conference Softball and Tennis Championship the weekend of April 24-26.
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