Independence will square off against Wickliffe at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Independence is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Independence lost 13-4 to North Royalton last Friday.
Independence saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Sobonya, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Wickliffe took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 16-4 margin over Maple Heights.
Liam Widemire made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Widemire was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alex Aheimer, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Logan Ruscin was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Wickliffe, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-0.
Independence beat Wickliffe 4-0 when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Independence repeat their success, or does Wickliffe has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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