| 03/23/26 vs Summers County | 37 |
| 05/04/26 vs Bluefield | 20 |
| 04/21/26 @ Bluefield | 20 |
| 04/30/26 @ James Monroe | 18 |
| 04/17/26 @ River View | 15 |
Independence's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Bluefield Beavers a 20-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won 15 games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Paytin Brehm made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2025. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Ava Parks was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases and five RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Ryleigh Stewart, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Independence kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 16-3 when they post 11 or more hits.
Independence's victory bumped their record up to 19-8. As for Bluefield, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Independence will square off against Hurricane at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Redskins' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Patriots' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bluefield, they will take on Midland Trail at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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