Softball Recap: Page Patriots vs. Independence Eagles
Page waltzed into their game on Wednesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over the Independence Eagles. That's more bragging rights for Page, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Shelby Buffington spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ella Polk was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double. Adriana Callahan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
On Independence's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Brylie Waechter gave up three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Independence saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Piper Johnson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Page is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. As for Independence, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Page will take on Franklin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Page will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Independence, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Summit at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Summit is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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