Rosa Fort hasn't had much luck against Independence recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Rosa Fort Lions face off against Independence Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Rosa Fort is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against West Bolivar, falling 36-12.
Keanah Jones was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Courtnee Hopson, who scored a run and stole three bases.
Even though they lost, Rosa Fort always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .762. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Independence waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They never let the Rebels get on the board and left with a 23-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won four games by 13 runs or more so far this season.
Independence pushed their record up to 5-4 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.3 runs over those games. As for Rosa Fort, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8-1.
Rosa Fort might still be hurting after the 19-2 loss they got from Independence in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Rosa Fort have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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