Independence extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 12-7. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Summit Spartans. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Independence saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reagan Maxon, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
As for Summit, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-11. That's two games straight that they have won by just one run.
On Summit's side, Bella Uppinghouse spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits.
At the plate, Audrey Cathey was excellent, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one double. Another player making a difference was Addyson Willingham, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Looking ahead, Independence will welcome Battle Ground Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Eagles 4, the Wildcats 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Summit, they will take on Goodpasture Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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