Overfelt had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-12 to make it eight. They lost 20-5 to the Independence 76ers. Royals fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the 76ers since on Friday.
As for Independence, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-4. Considering they have won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Independence's part, Julieta Ramirez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Ramirez has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Mackenzy Sauao and Ava Sanchez did most of the damage at the plate: Sauao got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Sanchez went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Bre Cobb, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Coincidentally, Overfelt and Independence will both be playing James Lick the next time they take the field. The 76ers will host the Comets at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Royals will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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