Baseball Preview: Independence Blue Devils vs. Lutheran West Longhorns
The Independence Blue Devils will head out on the road to face off against the Lutheran West Longhorns at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Independence will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Last Thursday, Independence beat Cuyahoga Heights 10-6. That's two games straight that Independence has won by exactly four runs.
Independence let Anderson Jolliffe and Andrew Stamp loose on the outfield. Jolliffe scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Stamp got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and a triple. Liam Jenks was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Lutheran West stacked a ninth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 22-11 margin over Fairview. Lutheran West's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Adam Flachbart, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, seven RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Eric Dill, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
Independence's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-3. As for Lutheran West, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-2 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Independence has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lutheran West struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.2. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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