Independence is 6-0 against Holly Springs since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Independence Wildcats will head out on the road to face off against the Holly Springs Hawks at 6:30 p.m. Holly Springs took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Independence, who comes in off a win.
Last Thursday, Independence was able to grind out a solid victory over Strayhorn, taking the game 6-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Independence.
Irelynn Chambers tossed a big game, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kamiyah Stephens was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Madysen Cathey, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Holly Springs suffered a rough 14-2 loss at the hands of Rosa Fort on Thursday.
Independence has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 7-7-1 record this season. As for Holly Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Independence skirted past Holly Springs 1-0 when the teams last played back in April of 2022. The rematch might be a little tougher for Independence since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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