Baseball Recap: Independence Picks Up Eighth Consecutive Victory

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Previous Games

06/22/26 vs Grinnell	6-5
06/22/26 @ Grinnell	8-2
06/18/26 @ Clear Creek-Amana	6-1
06/18/26 vs Clear Creek-Amana	8-2
06/16/26 vs Maquoketa	8-7
+ 3 more games

Independence entered their tilt with Grinnell on Monday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Tigers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-2 on Monday.

Independence's victory bumped their record up to 18-7. As for Grinnell, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-9 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Independence will head out to take on Beckman at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Grinnell, they will venture away from home to challenge Knoxville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.