NUTTER FORT, West Virginia- As the weather is starting to warm up in the mountain state, the Salem Tigers baseball team returned to action. This time the Tigers had a sunny Tuesday afternoon contest against Walsh University. The Tigers looked to take advantage of the beautiful weather and secure a home victory. However, the Walsh Cavaliers were able to prevail and defeat the Tigers by an 11-8 final score.

To start the game, the Tigers were able to strike first. When Jacob Hurley scored a run off a Joe Wintermute triple. However, the Cavaliers would punch back with 2 runs of their own after an RBI Double in top of the 3^rd inning. The following inning, Walsh was able to get another RBI Double that would score 2 more runs. At this point, Walsh held a 4-1 lead over Salem. In the bottom of the 4^th, the Tigers had the bases loaded when Walsh would make the mistake of having two balks in a row. That resulted in 2 runs for the Tigers and Walsh only held a 4-3 lead.

Walsh was able to answer back with 2 runs of their own and get back to a 3 run lead. As we headed into the 7^th inning, Walsh led Salem 6-3. Fortunately, for the Tigers after Luis Angarita and Jacob Hurley both singled which resulted in 3 more runs for the Tigers. Now headed into the 8^th. Walsh wasted no time regaining the lead after a solo home run and an RBI Single led to 2 more runs. Heading into the final inning, Walsh held the 8-6 lead. The Cavaliers were able to build on their lead and score some insurance runs. As we went to the bottom of the 9^th, the Tigers were facing a 5 run deficit. Luis Angarita scored off an error by the Cavaliers. Hunter Rose hit a massive homerun, but unfortunately for the Tigers it was too late for the comeback. Walsh secured the 11-8 victory over Salem. 

On the score sheet, the Tigers had 10 different pitchers throw on the day with Sam Schmitt getting the start. Hunter Rose had 4 hits including the 1 homer. Jacob Hurley went 3/3 for hitting on the day. Luis Angarita secured 2 stolen bases and Joe Wintermute had 1 stolen base.

Following the tough loss, the Tigers will look to regroup and try to move past this one. The Tigers next match up will be on Saturday March 8^th when the Tigers begin a four game home series against Lock Haven.