Independence had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 2-8 to make it four. They lost 12-4 to the Eastmoor Academy Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-4 last Wednesday.
Independence saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mar'Lon Kent, who went 1-for-2 with one run. Deven Davis Jr was another, earning one run and two stolen bases.
As for Eastmoor Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by seven runs or more this season.
On Eastmoor Academy's side, they got a big performance out of Taylor Vivens, who went 1-for-4 with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Mario Blount, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Independence will challenge West at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cowboys have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.6 runs per game on average), something the 76ers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Eastmoor Academy, they will take on Briggs at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bruins will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight.
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