Preview: Independence Falcons vs. Mira Monte Lions
The Independence Falcons will head out on the road to challenge the Mira Monte Lions at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Independence's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Mira Monte's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Monday, Independence narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Golden West 2-1. Despite the win, that was the fewest points Independence has scored all season.
Isaac Lopez looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Independence's victory was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Isaiah Guzman, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Mira Monte suffered a tough 15-5 defeat at the hands of Porterville on Monday.
Independence's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-5. As for Mira Monte, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
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