Independence is 0-6 against Hoover since April of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Patriots will be playing at home against the Huskies at 6:00 p.m. Independence will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
Independence's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They put the hurt on Princeton with a sharp 15-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won 11 games by seven runs or more so far this season.
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Kassidy Bradbury was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Emma Lilly was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Independence kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Princeton didn't got any hits.
Meanwhile, Hoover faced Wahama in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Huskies fell just short of the White Falcons by a score of 2-1. The Huskies' defeat signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Hoover's loss dropped their record down to 11-3. As for Independence, their victory bumped their record up to 14-5.
Independence's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. The Patriots have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hoover, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Independence continue to outrun the ball?
Independence came up short against Hoover in their previous meeting last Wednesday, falling 4-0. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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