Softball Recap: Independence Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

76ers

Previous 5 Games

04/02/25 vs Mt. Pleasant	26-7
03/28/25 vs Gunderson	9-7
03/26/25 vs Evergreen Valley	10-4
03/21/25 @ Yerba Buena	20-5
03/19/25 @ James Lick	20-2

Independence came tearing into Wednesday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 26-7 margin over the Mt. Pleasant Cardinals. For the 76ers, this counts as revenge for the 18-7 victory the Cardinals walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.

Julieta Ramirez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI.

In other batting news, Kayla Shem was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with six RBI, three runs, and three doubles. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Mackenzy Sauao was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.

Independence was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .556. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in seven consecutive matchups.

Independence's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs over those games. As for Mt. Pleasant, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-5.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Independence will challenge Hill at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 19.2 runs per game on average), something the 76ers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mt. Pleasant, they will face off against San Jose at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.33 runs per game on average), something the Cardinals will no doubt try to take advantage of.