Beech won the last time they faced Independence and things went their way on Friday too. The Buccaneers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 victory over the Eagles.
Cooper McCandless looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
Cade Philpot
| 04/11/25 @ Independence | 4 |
| 03/14/25 vs Greenbrier | 3 |
| 03/29/25 vs Watkins Memorial | 2 |
| 03/22/25 vs Friendship Christian | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs Clarksville Academy | 2 |
At the plate, Kaden Powell and Cade Philpot did most of the damage at the plate: Powell scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5, while Philpot scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave Philpot a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jackson Kennedy, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
Beech kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Beech's win bumped their record up to 16-10. As for Independence, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 15-8.
Coming up, Beech will face off against Siegel at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Independence, they will take on Centennial at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The last four games the Cougars have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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