Independence is 0-5 against Lafayette since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Independence Wildcats will be playing at home against the Lafayette Commodores at 6:30 p.m. Lafayette took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Independence, who comes in off a win.
Last Thursday, Independence was able to grind out a solid victory over Strayhorn, taking the game 6-3. That's two games straight that Independence has won by exactly three runs.
Irelynn Chambers tossed a big game, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kamiyah Stephens was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Madysen Cathey was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Lafayette was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of Oxford by a score of 9-7.
Tashika Carothers made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Braleigh Crowe, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
The win got Independence back to even at 7-7-1. As for Lafayette, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-9.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Independence has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .527. However, it's not like Lafayette struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Independence suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Lafayette when the teams last played back in February. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Lafayette's Mabry Eason, who struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Now that Independence knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? There's only one way to find out.
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