BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Salem University combined timely hitting and strong pitching performances to sweep a doubleheader from Ohio Christian on Tuesday at The Bridge Sports Complex.

Game 1: Salem 5, Ohio Christian 2

Salem opened the day with a controlled, well-rounded 5-2 victory behind a complete-game effort in the circle and consistent offensive production.

The Tigers struck early, scoring twice in the first inning. Kylie Zinn got things started with an RBI triple, and Jacobi Gledhill followed with an RBI single to give Salem a 2-0 lead.

Salem added to its advantage in the third inning when Zinn came through again, eventually scoring on a sacrifice fly from Kendall Lemley to make it 3-0.

Ohio Christian chipped away with single runs in the fifth and sixth innings, cutting the deficit to 4-2, but Salem had an answer. Zinn delivered once more in the sixth with a sacrifice fly to bring home Bella Ortiz, extending the lead to 5-2.

Lemley (5-3) was dominant in the circle, tossing a complete game while allowing just two runs on six hits. She kept Ohio Christian off balance all afternoon, inducing 16 groundouts and working out of multiple scoring threats.

At the plate, Salem totaled 10 hits, led by Gledhill's perfect 3-for-3 performance. Zinn added two hits and two RBIs, while Ali Jacobs contributed a pair of hits and scored a run. Ortiz also reached base three times and scored twice, setting the tone at the top of the lineup.

Game 2: Salem 12, Ohio Christian 4 (5 innings)

The Tigers' offense exploded in the second game, rolling to a 12-4 run-rule victory to complete the sweep.

Salem jumped on Ohio Christian early once again, scoring three runs in the first inning before erupting for five more in the second to take a commanding 8-0 lead.

Bella Ortiz and Kylie Zinn continued their standout days at the top of the order. Ortiz finished 3-for-4 with three runs scored, while Zinn drove in four runs on three hits, including multiple doubles.

Brooke Wise contributed both in the circle and at the plate, earning the win while going 2-for-4 with two RBIs and three runs scored. She struck out seven over five innings of work.

The Tigers piled up 16 hits in the nightcap, with contributions throughout the lineup. Alexis Valverde added three hits and two runs scored, while Kendall Lemley chipped in with a multi-hit effort.

Ohio Christian managed to push across four runs, including a two-RBI double in the fifth, but Salem quickly responded in the bottom half. Zinn delivered the finishing blow with an RBI double to end the game via run rule.

Key Takeaways

• Salem outscored Ohio Christian 17-6 on the day

• The Tigers recorded 26 total hits across the doubleheader

• Kylie Zinn led the offense with clutch hitting in both games

• Kendall Lemley and Brooke Wise delivered strong performances in the circle

With the sweep, Salem builds momentum behind a combination of efficient pitching and a lineup that produced consistently from top to bottom.