For the second straight game, Coahoma County will face off against Independence. Coahoma County will take on Independence at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Coahoma County has struggled recently with 11 defeats in a row, while Independence will arrive with five straight victories.
Coahoma County fell victim to Independence and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Wildcats, falling 21-0.
For Independence's part, Miller Owens was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). What's more, Owens gave up only zero walks, the fewest he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Independence's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 5-7 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Austin Eddie was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Eli Stepp, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
Independence kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Independence pushed their record up to 9-7 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.0 runs over those games. As for Coahoma County, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
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