Walnut Ridge fell victim to Independence and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 18-0 to the Independence 76ers. The loss continues a trend for Walnut Ridge in their matchups with Independence: they've now lost four in a row.
For Independence's part, Anderson Mora was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Mora has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Mora was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, Richard Kearney was a standout: he scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-2. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last ten times he's played. John Washington was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2.
Walnut Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Independence, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Walnut Ridge will take on Marion-Franklin at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Marion-Franklin is coming into the matchup with six straight losses on the road, meaning Walnut Ridge will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Independence, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Briggs at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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