Baseball Preview: Independence 76ers vs. Walnut Ridge Scots
The Independence 76ers will be playing at home against the Walnut Ridge Scots at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Independence will make a triumphant return home after picking up their first road win of the season at Eastmoor Academy expense on Friday. Independence lost 14-4 to Eastmoor Academy. Independence has struggled against Eastmoor Academy recently, as their match on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Jadiel Colon made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Mar'Lon Kent, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Walnut Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 28-9 to Briggs.
Independence's loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-3. As for Walnut Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Independence took their victory against Walnut Ridge when the teams last played on Monday by a conclusive 18-0. Will Independence repeat their success, or does Walnut Ridge have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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