Butler's last matchup with Independence could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Tuesday. Butler came up short against Independence, falling 15-4. The Bulldogs just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Alyssa Rubidoux made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. Another player making a difference was Cherie Carter, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Butler's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Independence, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Butler will head out to take on Carson at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Carson has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.43 runs per game on average), something Butler will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Independence, they will head out on the road to challenge Ardrey Kell at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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