Independence won the last time they faced Franklin and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Independence Eagles' pitcher stepped up to hand the Franklin Admirals a 10-0 shutout.
Brylie Waechter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Tori Fox
| 03/18/25 @ Franklin | 3 |
| 03/14/25 vs Hendersonville | 1 |
| 03/03/25 vs Spring Hill | 1 |
| 05/09/24 vs Centennial | 1 |
| 04/30/24 vs Franklin | 1 |
In other batting news, Tori Fox was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Piper Johnson, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Independence always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .517. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in five consecutive games.
Independence now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Franklin, their defeat was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. It'll be a Battle of the Birds when Independence Eagles take on Green Hill Hawks at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Independence's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Green Hill's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Franklin, they will take on Harpeth at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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