Strayhorn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Independence Wildcats. Strayhorn was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Independence apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2023.
For Independence's part, they let McKayla Pierce and Kamiyah Stephens loose on the outfield. 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.
Strayhorn's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Independence, their victory bumped their record up to 6-7-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Strayhorn will challenge Cleveland Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cleveland Central's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Strayhorn's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Independence, they will head out on the road to square off against Potts Camp at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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