Pepin/Alma extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-4. They fell 8-4 to the Independence/Gilmanton Indees. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indees apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Independence/Gilmanton's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Independence/Gilmanton's part, Chase Back made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). With that strong performance, Back is now averaging an impressive 5.5 strikeouts per game. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Independence/Gilmanton let Eric Lopez and Ricky Lopez run wild. Eric went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Ricky went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. Those three RBI gave Ricky a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Preston Solberg, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Pepin/Alma wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 3-0 loss against Wabasha-Kellogg on the 16th. As for Independence/Gilmanton, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Whitehall at 5:00 p.m.
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