Independence extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-9. They lost 9-0 to the Tulare Western Mustangs. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Falcons have suffered since March 3rd.
As for Tulare Western, they pushed their record up to 9-5-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games.
For Tulare Western's part, MJ Chavez made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over six innings pitched. Chavez has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Nathan Gonzalez was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Easton Powell, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Independence didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 8-1 loss against Mt. Whitney on the 31st. As for Tulare Western, they will be playing at home against Hanford at 4:30 p.m. on the 8th.
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