Independence was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Heritage Coyotes by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Independence of the 6-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Wyatt Sanford was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brock Maroney, who went 3-for-4 with a double.
On Heritage's side, Bubba Hancock was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Luke Froehle was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 3-21. As for Heritage, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 12-10.
Independence will be playing in front of their home fans against Walnut Grove at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Heritage does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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