Independence had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Marshall County Tigers on Monday as the Independence Eagles made off with an 11-4 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Independence also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Brylie Waechter made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Waechter has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Waechter was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Piper Johnson was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Reagan Maxon, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Marshall County's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abby Leverette, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Carlee Cole was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with a double.
Independence's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-15. As for Marshall County, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Independence will take on Page at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Page is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Marshall County, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Franklin County at 5:30 p.m.
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