Softball Preview: Independence Patriots vs. Cox Mill Chargers
The Independence Patriots will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Cox Mill Chargers, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matches, Independence finally came back down to earth on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 11-1 walloping at the hands of Butler.
Independence saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gianna McCloud, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Cox Mill lost a close one when they played on Monday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. They fell victim to a rough 13-3 loss at the hands of Lake Norman. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Cox Mill in their matchups with Lake Norman: they've now lost eight in a row.
Ashlyn Bunn was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Independence's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3-1. As for Cox Mill, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Cox Mill's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Independence has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .467. It's a different story for Cox Mill, though, as they've only averaged .332. Will they be able to contain Independence's hitters?
Everything went Independence's way against Cox Mill in their previous meeting back in April of 2022 as Independence made off with a 21-10 victory. Does Independence have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cox Mill turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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