Independence has won four straight games at home, while Pittsburg has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Bulldogs will welcome the Dragons. Independence's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Pittsburg's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Independence will bounce into Thursday's matchup after beating Chanute, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The Bulldogs walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Blue Comets on Tuesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pittsburg). They blew past Labette County 17-6 on Tuesday.
Pittsburg is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-6-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Independence, their win bumped their record up to 10-3.
Independence might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Pittsburg when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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