The Tulare Western Mustangs will play host again on Friday to welcome the Independence Falcons, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Tulare Western is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Bakersfield as Tulare Western made off with a 9-2 win. Considering Tulare Western has won eight games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Addison Lee was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits. Lee was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Faith Powell was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Janmarie Topalian, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Independence came into Wednesday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Hanford West on Wednesday and snuck past 5-3.
Tulare Western pushed their record up to 14-11 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Independence, their win bumped their record up to 12-15-1.
Tulare Western came up short against Independence when the teams last played back in March of 2022, falling 4-1. Will Tulare Western have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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