Softball Recap: Independence's Luck Changes for the Better on Wednesday

Independence came into Wednesday's contest having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on the James Lick Comets with a sharp 20-2 victory on Wednesday. The 76ers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Julieta Ramirez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Ramirez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She also got a hit, marking her first of the season.

In other batting news, Mackenzy Sauao was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, seven RBI, and three runs. Those runs marked the first that she scored this season. Another player making a difference was Kayla Shem, who scored three runs and stole Four bases. while going 3-for-3.

Independence was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .577. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .312 or higher in three consecutive matchups.

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Previous Games

03/19/25 - Away	20-2 W
04/12/24 - Home	19-18 W
03/13/24 - Away	5-19 L
04/27/23 - Away	21-4 W
04/04/23 - Home	17-0 W
+ 5 more games

Independence's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3.

Looking ahead, Independence will venture away from home to square off against Yerba Buena at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for James Lick, they will welcome Gunderson at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.