On Saturday Independence's undefeated season almost came to an end. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Columbia Raiders. The three-run effort marked the Blue Devils' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Lila Manfredonia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Macey McGhee, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one double and one RBI. Allie Bohrer also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Blue Devils
| 04/12/25 vs Columbia | 3-2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Brookside | 7-4 |
| 04/01/25 vs Keystone | 10-0 |
| 05/10/24 vs Smithville | 4-0 |
| 05/01/24 vs Columbia | 9-8 |
| + 3 more games |
Independence's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Columbia, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Coincidentally, Independence and Columbia will both be playing Washington the next time they take the field. The Raiders will head out to face the Tigers at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Blue Devils will play them later in the day, at 2:00 p.m.
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