The Independence Patriots will face off against the Sissonville Indians at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Independence is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of West Virginia's top teams: Logan, who was ranked eighth at the time (Independence was ranked 21st). The Patriots took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats on Tuesday.
Independence saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Parks, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Sissonville was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They fell 4-1 to Ravenswood.
Jaidyn Taylor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits.
Sissonville's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Independence, their loss dropped their record down to 17-8.
Independence's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's matchup. The Patriots have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Sissonville, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Independence continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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