Independence came into Wednesday's contest having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the San Jose Bulldogs on Wednesday. Independence's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Andre Wiesnoski and Isaiah Arroyo Martinez were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Wiesnoski struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Arroyo Martinez struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. At the plate, Wiesnoski went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a double, while Arroyo Martinez scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jordan Molina, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Molina is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
Like Independence, San Jose also got a great game from a two-way player: Jason Aguilar. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Aguilar was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Luis Borja was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Christopher Garcia was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Independence's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-6. As for San Jose, they dropped their record down to 2-15 with that loss, which was their sixth straight at home.
Independence will take on James Lick at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. James Lick knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Independence likes a good challenge. As for San Jose, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Yerba Buena at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. San Jose is facing Yerba Buena at the right time seeing as Yerba Buena is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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