Independence has not done well against Briggs recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Independence 76ers came out on top against the Briggs Bruins by a score of 5-2. Winning may never get old, but Independence sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Anderson Mora made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Mora has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Mora was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three doubles, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nathaniel Pigott, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Pigott is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Jadiel Colon, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
On Briggs' side, Brailyn Hernandez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Briggs saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaxon Mitskevich, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Independence's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-0-1. As for Briggs, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Independence will be playing in front of their home fans against Eastmoor Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.3 runs per game this season. As for Briggs, they will head out on the road to take on Africentric Early College at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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