Browne entered their game against Independence on Monday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Browne fell just short of Independence by a score of 4-3. The Bruins were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2016.
Shyla Vasquez put in work no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.
Vasquez wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Anahi Rocha, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Tunisia Rios was another, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Browne's loss dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Independence, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 6-0.
Looking ahead, Browne will challenge South Mountain at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. South Mountain has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.08 runs per game on average), something Browne will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Independence, they will be playing at home against Washington at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Washington has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17 runs per game on average), something Independence will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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