For the second straight game, Independence will face off against Centennial. The Eagles will square off against the Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Monday, Independence was able to grind out a solid victory over Centennial, taking the game 11-8. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
For Centennial's part, Cooper Riggs was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Riggs has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Eli Wells and Ben Gant stepped up to the plate in a big way. Wells scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Gant scored two runs while going 2-for-5. Luke Dennis also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Independence's victory bumped their record up to 16-8. As for Centennial, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
