Independence is 0-3 against Briar Woods since April of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. Independence will look to defend their home field against the Briar Woods Falcons at 6:30 p.m.
Independence is is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Thursday. They fell 5-0 to Lightridge.
Meanwhile, Briar Woods put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Potomac Falls a 10-0 shutout. That's two games straight that Briar Woods has won by exactly ten runs.
Caprice Bohmer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Bohmer has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bohmer was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Kara Yurish was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Emily Collins, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Independence's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Briar Woods, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Independence suffered a grim 6-0 defeat to Briar Woods in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Independence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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