The Independence Patriots will face off against the Russell Red Devils at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Independence has three straight wins, Russell has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Thursday, Independence got the win against Letcher County Central by a conclusive 13-6. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.
Paytin Brehm spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Ava Parks was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while going 4-for-5. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game. Emma Simpson was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Independence was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .378. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Letcher County Central only posted a batting average of .226.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Russell's offense. They lost 10-0 to Bullitt East on Thursday.
Russell's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Independence, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-1.
Russell's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Independence has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.4 hits per game. It's a different story for Russell, though, as they've been averaging 11 hits. Given Independence's sizable advantage in that area, the Red Devils will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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