For the second straight game, Bakersfield will face off against Independence. The Drillers will be playing at home against the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Bakersfield came out on top against Independence on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Drillers walked away with an 8-4 win over the Falcons. The game was the first time the Drillers have beaten the Falcons on their field since April 18, 2024.
Peter Dunlap
| 02/28/26 vs Bishop Union | 3 |
| 05/06/26 @ Independence | 2 |
| 04/07/26 vs Highland | 2 |
| 03/04/26 vs Taft | 2 |
| 05/04/26 vs Independence | 1 |
| + 8 more games |
The team relied heavily on Peter Dunlap, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Bakersfield is undefeated when Dunlap posts two or more runs, but 8-16 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Koby Romero, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Independence's defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-20. As for Bakersfield, their victory bumped their record up to 12-16.
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