Washington had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-10 to make it nine. They fell just short of the Independence Patriots by a score of 15-14. The Rams were not able to make up for their defeat to the Patriots from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Camille Harp and Jasmine Salazar did some serious damage despite the final result: Harp went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run, while Salazar got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI. Alyssa Lopez was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
As for Independence, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 17, 2025.
On Independence's side, they got a massive performance out of Annabelle Mendez, who went 3-for-5 with six stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs Mendez has posted since back in April of 2025. Lily Ragnoli also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Coming up, Independence will take on Maryvale at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Washington will be paying especially close attention to the Patriots' game: after the Patriots face off against the Panthers, they'll take on Washington again at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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