Independence had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-9 to make it six. They came up short against the Marion-Franklin Red Devils, falling 26-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Red Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 26-4 back in April.
As for Marion-Franklin, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8. Considering they have won five games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Marion-Franklin's part, Azul Martinez was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with five runs. Those five runs gave Martinez a new career-high. Caitlynn McGee was another key player, getting on base in five of her seven plate appearances with three runs and one double.
Independence does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Marion-Franklin, they have already played their next contest, a 17-10 win against Columbus International on the 13th.
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