Independence was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 9-3 to the James Lick Comets. The 76ers were not able to make up for their loss to the Comets from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Aaron Lin was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Lin was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one RBI.
In other batting news, Ethan Cruz was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Xavier Moreno, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.
Independence's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for James Lick, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-8.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Independence is set to face off against their familiar foe Overfelt at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, James Lick will challenge rival Gunderson at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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