Independence is 0-10 against Eastmoor Academy since April of 2017 but things could change on Wednesday. The 76ers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Warriors at 5:30 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Wednesday.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Independence turned things around against Africentric Early College on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 17-5 margin over the Nubians. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the 76ers' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Meanwhile, Eastmoor Academy had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three two weeks ago. Everything went their way against the Scots as they made off with a 26-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won five matches by 11 runs or more so far this season.
The win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-7. As for Eastmoor Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Independence might still be hurting after the 19-4 loss they got from Eastmoor Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the 76ers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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