Independence extended their losing streak to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 0-8. They lost 11-1 to the Springfield Bulldogs. If the Tigers were looking for revenge after losing 11-1 to the Bulldogs when the teams met back in March of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Springfield, the victory (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 9-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games.
For Springfield's part, Brady Stewart looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Stewart has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Brennen Clement and Colt Lirette did most of the damage at the plate: Clement went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Lirette got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. Lirette is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Brock Cothern, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Independence will square off against Varnado at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Springfield, they will face off against Holden at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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