For the second straight game, Independence will face off against Glendale. The Patriots will be playing at home against the Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Independence is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Last Tuesday, Independence didn't have quite enough to beat Glendale and fell 10-9.
For Glendale's part, they let Jose Miranda and Leonardo Raygoza run wild. Miranda scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Raygoza scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Glendale is undefeated when Miranda posts two or more runs, but 2-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Alex Elder, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Glendale and bumps their season record up to 5-6. As for Independence, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9-1.
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