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Box Score (Game 1) 
Box Score (Game 2) 


WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Averett demolished Salem College 17-1 in five innings, but lost the nightcap 10-9 on a walk-off double on Tuesday.

In the opener, Averett (1-3) jumped on Salem (2-2) for four runs in the first inning, and five runs in each of the second and third innings to help put the Spirits away. Brooke Hensley, Chrissy Pickert and Emily Dunford each had two hits and three runs batted in in Game 1.

Game 2 proved to be much tougher for the Cougars, who jumped ahead 7-1 with a six-run third inning — four coming on Heather Carnes's grand slam. However, Salem chipped away and stayed close. Averett led 9-8 entering the bottom of the seveth, but the Spirits scored two runs on a walk-off double.

Carnes went 3-for-4 with four RBIs in Game 2 to lead Averett offensively.