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| 04/07/25 - Away | 16-2 W |
| 04/22/24 - Away | 17-5 W |
| 03/27/24 - Home | 6-5 W |
| 05/09/23 - Away | 12-5 W |
| 04/30/21 - Home | 0-10 L |
| + 5 more games |
Independence and West are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2017, but likely not for long. The 76ers will welcome the Cowboys at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. West took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Independence, who comes in off a win.
On Wednesday, Independence narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Walnut Ridge 12-10. The 76ers haven't had any issues with the Scots recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Luis Romero- Orellana made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Romero- Orellana was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Richard Kearney was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, five RBI, and two doubles. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Aaiden Bush, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with five stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, West was not able to break out of their rough patch last Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against Eastmoor Academy, falling 15-2.
West's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Independence, their win bumped their record up to 4-8.
Everything went Independence's way against West in their previous matchup back in April, as Independence made off with a 16-2 victory. Will the 76ers repeat their success, or do the Cowboys have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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