Independence is on a four-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Cabell Midland is on a six-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Independence Patriots will take on the Cabell Midland Knights at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
On Saturday, Independence had just enough and edged Point Pleasant out 7-6. That's two games straight that Independence has won by just one run.
Emma Lilly and Paytin Brehm made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Lilly struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Brehm tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Lilly went 2-for-5 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI, while Brehm went 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Lilly has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alli Hypes, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emma Simpson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Cabell Midland proved they can win big on Friday (they won by nine) but on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Wheelersburg 5-3.
Baylee Smith was incredible, firing off two home runs and three runs while going 2-for-3.
Independence's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Cabell Midland, their win bumped their record up to 6-0.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Independence has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. However, it's not like Cabell Midland struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.3 per game. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Independence was able to grind out a solid victory over Cabell Midland in their previous meeting back in April of 2022, winning 4-0. Does Independence have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cabell Midland turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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