SALEM, OH- Monday’s matchup at Salem was a nail-biter, finishing with the Quakers snagging a last-gasp 2-1 win over the Kent Roosevelt Rough Riders. The drama peaked in the bottom of the seventh when Cyle Burt laced a double to bring in the game-winning run.

Pitching ruled the day as both squads put up impressive numbers on the mound. Salem’s pitchers combined for nine strikeouts, while Kent Roosevelt’s crew tallied six.

The Quakers first lit up the scoreboard in the fourth inning with Colin Riesen driving in a run. However, a defensive slip by Salem in the sixth allowed the Rough Riders to even the score.

Carson Rhodes was clutch for Salem, tossing a complete game with nine Ks, allowing just one unearned run on one hit. On the flip side, Tristyn Page battled hard for Kent Roosevelt, scattering nine hits over more than six innings and striking out six.

Salem’s bats were active, with Rhodes leading the charge with three hits. Riesen and Burt each knocked in a run, proving pivotal in the lineup. Troy Gibson also had a solid day at the plate with a couple of hits.

For the Rough Riders, Jack Smith put up a hit in his three trips to the plate, while Scottie Spears showcased his wheels, swiping three bases as part of Kent Roosevelt’s six-steal effort.