Independence was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They came up short against the Ridgeview Wolf Pack, falling 12-4. If the Falcons were looking for revenge after losing 16-2 to the Wolf Pack when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Independence got a good showing from Mateo Romo, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Romo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Brandon Gutierrez was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Ridgeview, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-6.
While Independence had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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