
Blue Devils
04/12/25 vs Perry | 13-10 |
04/12/25 vs Columbia | 3-2 |
04/03/25 vs Brookside | 7-4 |
04/02/25 @ Mapleton | 10-8 |
04/01/25 vs Keystone | 10-0 |
03/27/25 @ Berkshire | 4-1 |
Independence strolled into their game on Saturday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They walked away with a 13-10 win over the Perry Panthers. The Blue Devils' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Lila Manfredonia was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two hits any time she's pitched this season. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Alexa Johnson was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Allie Bohrer, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2.
Independence pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for Perry, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Looking ahead, Independence will head out on the road to square off against Cuyahoga Heights at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Red Wolves have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.25 runs per game on average), something the Blue Devils will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Perry, they will face off against Louisville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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