For the second straight game, Independence will face off against Ridgeview. The Falcons will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Wolf Pack at 4:00 p.m. Independence will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
Having struggled with six losses in a row, Independence turned things around against Ridgeview on Wednesday. They blew past the Wolf Pack 13-2. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by six runs or more this season.
Independence let David Baralt Portillo and Kaiden Godfrey run wild. Baralt Portillo scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Godfrey scored two runs while going 2-for-3. What's more, Godfrey posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. Aldo Salcedo was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Independence was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Independence's victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Ridgeview, they dropped their record down to 8-7 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Independence's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Falcons have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Ridgeview, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Independence continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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