Little League: Lynn softball gets victory over Salem

Getting key contributions on the mound and at the plate, the Lynn softball team defeated Salem, 8-6, on Saturday.?We played a short game, bunting, moving around, and running the bases really well,” manager Robin Hoggard said.Lauren Wilkinson started and pitched “stellar,” Hoggard said. Pam Dimis came on in the fourth for the win.Kiara Edmonds doubled and Maddie Dana impressed behind the plate.Lynn plays Marblehead today at Swampscott (6).Christina Napierkowski pitched for Salem and struck out 12, while going 1-for-2 with a triple at the plate.M?head 8, Saugus 2For Saugus, Caitlin Wood pitched (6 IP, 7 H, 7 K, 5 BB) and contributors at the plate included: D.J. Munafo (1-3), Nystasia Rowe (1-1, 1 RBI), Brianna Doherty (1-1, 1 RBI), Emma Howard (1-3), Caitlin Wright (1-3), Marina DiBiasio (1-2), Jennie Iudice (1-3) and Wood (1-2).Peabody 13, Salem 9On Sunday, Peabody ended Salem?s season, although Salem got good performances from Emma Gallagher (3 hits), Christina Napierkowski (2 hits) and Stephanie Cantone (2 hits, 2 runs).BASEBALLPea. West 14, Pine Hill 3At Saugus American, Colin Reddy struck out 12 in four innings for Pine Hill. Tim Nerich hit a solo homer in the fourth to make it 5-1 at the time.The game was close until the fifth, when West broke it open.Other bright spots for Pine Hill were Tim Nerich behind the plate as well as Nate Pagan.?They?re young,” said Pine Hill manager Pete Dow. “They?ll bounce back.”Swampscott 8, Pea. White 4At Peabody West, Ethan Weisse hit a grand slam for the victors and Graham Inzana added a three-run homer. Will Loguidice pitched into the fifth and Weisse closed it out. Swampscott plays Peabody West Thursday at Pine Hill.Saug. Nat. 6, Salem 1Mikey Santana drove in the lone Salem run, and pitched a complete game. Salem plays Saturday at Lynn Shore against Lynnfield (4).