Independence extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 7-10-1. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Taft Wildcats. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2017.
Independence got a good showing from Isabella Sandoval, who pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Mia Rivera made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
As for Taft, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games.
On Taft's side, Rilynne Stenderup spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits. Stenderup has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jenna Rios, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. Heaven Laux was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Independence didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 8-2 defeat against Tulare Western on the 28th. As for Taft, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 5-4 loss against Bakersfield Christian on the 28th.
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