Neodesha was not able to break out of their rough patch in Monday's second game as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 9-5 to the Independence Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Neodesha of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture in Monday's first game.
For Independence's part, Addison Lanning spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Jaidyn Price was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kadence Byrd, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Neodesha's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Independence, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-3.
Neodesha will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Caney Valley on April 29th. As for Independence, they will be playing at home against Fort Scott at 4:30 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
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