For the second straight game, Copper Canyon will face off against Independence. The Aztecs will head out on the road to face off against the Patriots at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Copper Canyon has given up an average of 19.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Copper Canyon came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Independence, falling 14-8. The loss continues a trend for the Aztecs in their meetings with the Patriots: they've now lost four in a row.
For Independence's part, Nailea Lopez Flores made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Those 15 strikeouts gave Lopez Flores a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Independence got a massive performance out of Alondra Garcia, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Lily Ragnoli was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Copper Canyon's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Independence, their record now sits at 5-1.
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