Independence was forced to take a big defeat against Yerba Buena on Tuesday, they got the better of them on Thursday. The 76ers came out on top against the Aztec Warriors by a score of 8-3. This was a revenge game for the 76ers: when they faced off against the Aztec Warriors on Tuesday, they had to take a 16-0 loss.
Xavier Moreno made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out 13 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. He has become a key player for Independence: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-3 otherwise.
In other batting news, Kaleo Garcia was a standout: he went 1-for-5 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run. Ethan Cruz was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
76ers
| 03/26/26 @ Yerba Buena | 11 |
| 03/24/26 vs Yerba Buena | 1 |
| 03/19/26 @ Hill | 7 |
| 03/17/26 vs Hill | 6 |
| 03/12/26 vs Gunderson | 0 |
| + 5 more games |
Independence kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2025.
Independence is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Yerba Buena, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Independence will host Del Mar at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The 76ers will need to watch out since the Dons have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games. As for Yerba Buena, they will be playing at home against Hill at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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