Independence only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run they dealt Fairview on Tuesday. Everything went the Independence Blue Devils' way against the Fairview Warriors as the Independence Blue Devils made off with an 11-2 win. That's more bragging rights for Independence, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Sam Crooks was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Crooks was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Liam Jenks, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Cy Jolliffe was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Independence's victory bumped their record up to 11-4. As for Fairview, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
Independence will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Oberlin at 5:00 p.m. As for Fairview, they will head out on the road to square off against Delta at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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