Independence came into this matchup off a tough nine-run loss on Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Ballantyne Ridge Wolves by a score of 7-5 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Patriots have suffered since February 28th.
Don Thomas
| 03/06/25 @ Parkwood | 4 |
| 03/26/25 vs Ballantyne Ridge | 3 |
| 03/07/25 @ Mallard Creek | 3 |
| 03/18/25 vs Garinger | 2 |
| 03/12/25 @ Pine Lake Prep | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Don Thomas was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI. He has become a key player for Independence: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least three hits, but 2-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Frankie Jones, Jr, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Independence has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. Ballantyne Ridge is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-7 record this season.
Independence will be playing in front of their home fans against Providence at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Providence will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Independence surely won't give up without a fight. As for Ballantyne Ridge, they will head out to take on Berry at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Ballantyne Ridge's pitchers better be ready for this one: Berry has averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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