Independence saw some tournament action on Saturday. They came out on top against the Hatton Hornets by a score of 5-1.
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Bella Hernandez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kerrigan Riebe was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Riebe, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Independence always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They are 8-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Independence's record is now 14-10. As for Hatton, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-17.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Independence will take on Columbia Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hatton, they will venture away from home to face off against East Lawrence at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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