Labette County came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Independence Bulldogs on Friday and snuck past 4-2. The victory was just what Labette County needed coming off of a 12-6 defeat in their prior contest.
For Independence's part, Caitlyn Felton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits.
Labette County's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Independence, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3.
Labette County will take on Chanute at TBD on Monday. As for Independence, they will head out on the road to face off against Neodesha at 4:30 p.m. in Monday's first game. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
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