Baxter Springs had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. Their rough 18-3 defeat to the Independence Bulldogs might stick with them for a while.
For Independence's part, Addison Lanning looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Lucy Robins was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, seven RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Hunter Winebrenner, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Baxter Springs will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Columbus on April 1st. As for Independence, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Frontenac on April 2nd.
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