Independence had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They came out on top against the Oberlin Phoenix by a score of 5-1.

Andrew Stamp
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Andrew Stamp looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Independence's win was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Dom Narduzzi, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. David Crooks was another, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Independence hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oberlin struck out nine times.
Independence's victory bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Oberlin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Independence will challenge Western Reserve Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Oberlin, they will square off against Open Door Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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