76ers
| 04/30/25 @ Gunderson | 5 |
| 04/16/25 @ San Jose | 17 |
| 04/15/25 @ Evergreen Valley | 7 |
| 04/11/25 vs Harker | 7 |
| 04/09/25 vs Overfelt | 13 |
| + 10 more games |
Independence hasn't had much luck against Mt. Pleasant recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The 76ers are taking a road trip to face off against the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for Independence after they put the first run on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Gunderson by a score of 6-5.
Independence saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Julieta Ramirez, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. That home run marked the first that Ramirez has launched this season.
Meanwhile, Mt. Pleasant lost 22-11 to Hill on Wednesday.
Sandra Villegas was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 1-for-1 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Guillen, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Mt. Pleasant has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Independence, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 10-1 and their overall record down to 11-4.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Independence has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .556. However, it's not like Mt. Pleasant struggles in that department as they've averaged .634. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Independence took their victory against Mt. Pleasant in their previous matchup back in April by a conclusive 26-7 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the 76ers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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