Mt. Pleasant was the 18-7 winner over Independence when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Cardinals lost 26-7 to the 76ers on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Cardinals have suffered against the 76ers since May 3, 2019.
Leah Gonzales led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Ana Arevalo also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Mt. Pleasant's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Independence, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-3.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Mt. Pleasant is set to face off against their familiar foe San Jose at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Independence will square off against rival Hill at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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