After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Center Hill, Independence was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They walked away with a 10-7 win over the Strayhorn Mustangs. This was payback for Independence, who suffered a 10-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
McKayla Pierce and Kamiyah Stephens did most of the damage at the plate: Pierce scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Stephens went 3-for-5 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Lillian Pritchett was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Independence's victory bumped their record up to 6-7-1. As for Strayhorn, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Independence will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Potts Camp at 6:30 p.m. As for Strayhorn, they will face off against Cleveland Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cleveland Central is coming into the matchup with three straight wins at home, so Strayhorn will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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