
Independence
04/22/25 vs Potomac Falls | 10-1 |
04/09/25 vs Freedom | 14-3 |
04/08/25 @ Broad Run | 8-2 |
04/03/25 vs Tuscarora | 10-1 |
Independence came tearing into Tuesday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over the Potomac Falls Panthers. For Independence, this counts as revenge for the 7-3 victory Potomac Falls walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Emma Stringer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Halliday Fulcher was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Andraya Santos, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Independence kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Independence pushed their record up to 7-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Potomac Falls, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
Independence will have a chance to go back-to-back against Potomac Falls: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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