Friday just wasn't the day for Baxter Springs's offense. They fell victim to a rough 7-0 loss at the hands of the Independence Bulldogs on Friday. It was the first time this season that Baxter Springs let down their fans at home.
For Independence's part, Caitlyn Felton was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over seven innings pitched. Felton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Felton was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Hunter Winebrenner was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Jaidyn Price, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Baxter Springs now has a losing record at 4-5-2. As for Independence, they pushed their record up to 10-5 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Baxter Springs will take on Frontenac at TBD on Monday. Frontenac will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Baxter Springs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Independence, they will be playing at home against Parsons at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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