Softball Recap: Independence Falcons vs. Stockdale Mustangs
After flying high against Ridgeview last Thursday, Independence came back down to earth. The Independence Falcons lost 20-2 to the Stockdale Mustangs on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Independence of the 6-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Independence saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andrea Barajas, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Barajas has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 18 consecutive pitching appearances.
On Stockdale's side, Nevaeh Garcia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit.
On the hitting side, Jillian Sanchez was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with four runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Aamya Harrison, who scored three runs and stole five bases while going 4-for-6.
Independence has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-12-1 record this season. As for Stockdale, their victory bumped their record up to 8-11-1.
While Independence had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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