Bakersfield came out on top against Independence on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Drillers took their contest against the Falcons 8-4. This was a revenge game for the Drillers: when they faced off against the Falcons on Monday, they had to take a 5-2 defeat.
Peter Dunlap
| 02/28/26 vs Bishop Union | 3 |
| 05/06/26 @ Independence | 2 |
| 04/07/26 vs Highland | 2 |
| 03/04/26 vs Taft | 2 |
| 05/04/26 vs Independence | 1 |
| + 8 more games |
The team relied heavily on Peter Dunlap, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Bakersfield's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 8-16 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Koby Romero, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Bakersfield's record now sits at 12-16. As for Independence, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-20 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Bakersfield beat Independence by a score of 3-1 on Friday.
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