Independence extended their losing streak to eight on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-14. They lost 17-0 to the St. Thomas Aquinas Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 19-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for St. Thomas Aquinas, they are on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 16 games. That's provided a massive bump to their 22-8 record this season. Considering they have won 17 matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For St. Thomas Aquinas' part, Brylee Matherne made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Matherne a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Lylah Madere was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 13 contests. Chloe Montecino also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Independence will head out to take on Livonia at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for St. Thomas Aquinas, they will venture away from home to face off against Fisher at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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