Independence dropped their record down to 8-8 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Highland Scots by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Falcons have suffered against the Scots since May 10, 2021.
Destiny Serna
| 04/23/25 vs Highland | 12 |
| 04/14/25 @ Tulare Union | 10 |
| 04/14/25 vs Lompoc | 6 |
| 04/12/25 vs Coalinga | 10 |
| 04/12/25 vs Centennial | 7 |
| + 6 more games |
Destiny Serna spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Maylea Lutu was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Emilia Culbertson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Highland, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-5-2. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch.
On Highland's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Lilliana Garcia gave up only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Highland's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Nevaeh Rodriquez, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Independence beat the Scots by a score of 5-4 on Friday.
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