Sports – Monday, May 17th, 2021

The Salem Baseball Tigers defeated St. James Friday afternoon in the district play-in game 3-2 on a complete game pitching effort by Garrett Connell. Baylor Petty’s two-run double in the 4th inning was the game-winning hit. Then on Saturday, Josh Arzt’ sacrifice fly in the 6th inning broke a 4-4 tie as the Tigers beat the #1 seeded Owensville Dutchmen, 5-4. Arzt finished the game with two RBI and Garrett Connell finished 2-2 with an RBI. Salem will play St. Clair for the District Championship Tuesday afternoon at 5:00 at Sullivan. Admission is $5.00 per person. Due to scheduling conflicts KSMO will not be airing the game on Tuesday.

The Salem High School Coaches and Assistant Coaches voted Friday on the male and female Tiger Award for the school year 2020-2021. The male Tiger Award went to junior Garrett Connell and the Lady Tiger Award went to Bella Jadwin. Congratulations Garrett and Bella!!!

The St. Louis Cardinals were swept by the San Diego Padres over the weeeked. Losing Friday 5-4, Saturday 13-6, and Sunday 5-3. The Cardinals are off today.

The Kansas City Royals finished up their series again the Chicago White Sox over the weekend winning two out of three after losing the game yesterday 4-3. The Royals will have today off.

The St. Louis Blues will begin the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Colorado where they will play the Avalanche tonight at 8:30 on KSMO Radio.