For the second straight game, Independence will face off against Water Valley. The Wildcats will welcome the Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Independence is coming home looking for redemption after taking a loss in their road opener. They came up short against Water Valley on Tuesday, falling 16-8. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
For Water Valley's part, Allen Paysinger made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. That's the most strikeouts Paysinger has posted since back in March of 2025. He was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Water Valley got a massive performance out of Alex Spruill, who went 2-for-5 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Dakota Burrows, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Independence suffered a grim 16-8 defeat to Water Valley when the teams last played on Tuesday. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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