For the second straight game, Independence will face off against Hoover. The Patriots will host the Huskies at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Independence is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of West Virginia's top teams: Hoover, who was ranked 12th at the time (Independence was ranked 18th). The Patriots fell just short of the Huskies by a score of 3-2 on Monday. The loss continues a trend for the Patriots in their meetings with the Huskies: they've now lost eight in a row.
For Hoover's part, Hannah Shamblin spent all 11 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits and racked up 11 Ks. Shamblin has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 25 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Hoover's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kaylyn Harper, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple. Those two runs gave Harper a new career-high.
Hoover's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-6. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Independence, their defeat dropped their record down to 23-10.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Independence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .356. However, it's not like Hoover struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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