The Independence Patriots will venture away from home to face off against the Sissonville Indians at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
Friday just wasn't the day for Independence's offense. They came up short against Hoover on Friday, falling 8-0. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Patriots' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Sissonville gave up the first runs on Saturday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 14-11 victory over Lincoln. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Indians considering their one-run performance the game before.
Lydia Ellis was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Makynli Berrier, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Sissonville lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Sissonville has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-11 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Independence, their loss dropped their record down to 14-6.
Independence's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. The Patriots have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Sissonville, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Independence continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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