Moline came out on top against Independence on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Maroons took their matchup against the Eagles 7-4.
Lilyanna Reyna spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits.
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On the hitting side, Kierson Griffith and Hayden Snelling did most of the damage at the plate: Griffith went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Snelling went 3-for-4 with one home run and two runs. Griffith is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Nicole Carman also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Moline was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Independence only posted a batting average of .238.
Moline is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Independence, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-5.
Moline has already played their next game, a 5-2 loss against Lincoln County on the 28th. As for Independence, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 9-0 defeat against Daviess County on the 28th.
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