For the second straight game, Independence will face off against Briar Woods. Independence will host Briar Woods at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Independence 3.5, Briar Woods 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Independence fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Briar Woods on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Falcons by a score of 3-2. Independence's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Emma Stringer spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Independence saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Riley Riccardi, who went 2-for-4 with one triple.
Briar Woods has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Independence, their loss dropped their record down to 12-5.
Both Independence and Briar Woods just can't seem to miss. Independence has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. However, it's not like Briar Woods struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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