Independence extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping their season record down to 8-15 in the process. They came up short against the Butler Bulldogs, falling 10-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Patriots have suffered since April 1st.
Independence saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brian Crowder, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
As for Butler, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-14. Considering they have won seven matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Butler's side, Grayson DeBerry made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. DeBerry has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Butler is 4-1 when DeBerry posts two or more runs, but 5-13 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Jackson Clark looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March.
Back at the plate, Butler got a big performance out of Will Bauer, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those two hits gave Bauer a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Amir Carter, who went 1-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
As of now, neither Independence nor Butler have any future games scheduled.
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