Sadly, Metro Tech is still looking for their first win of the season after 15 contests. They suffered a rough 19-8 defeat at the hands of the Independence Patriots on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Metro Tech of the 18-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Natalie Martinez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Angelica Gonzalez was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
On Independence's side, Nyima Lopez was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Lopez has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Ortega, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 4-for-4.
Metro Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Independence, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Metro Tech will take on South Mountain at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Independence, they will be playing at home against Cortez at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Independence is facing Cortez at the right time seeing as Cortez is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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