For the second straight game, Copper Canyon will face off against Independence. Copper Canyon will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Independence at 3:45 p.m.
On Tuesday, Copper Canyon didn't have quite enough to beat Independence and fell 10-9.
For Independence's part, Mariana Perez Vargas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Perez Vargas has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Genevieve De La Cruz, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Alyssa Ortega was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI.
Independence lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in March of 2024.
The victory keeps Independence at an undefeated 4-0. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.5 runs across that stretch. As for Copper Canyon, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Copper Canyon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like Independence struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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