In what's become a running theme this season, Independence gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They never let the Garinger Wildcats onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. Independence's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kimber Mulkey and Maliyah Alexander made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Mulkey pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Alexander pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Mulkey scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances, while Alexander scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Independence let Natalie Johnson and Sydnee Platt loose on the outfield. Johnson went 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base, while Platt went 1-for-1 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexis Agurs, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
The win (which was Independence's third in a row) raised their record to 6-2-1. They've been dominating during the matches in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 10.3 runs. As for Garinger, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-5.
Independence will have a chance to go back-to-back against Garinger: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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