Independence extended their losing streak to ten on Wednesday, dropping them down to 1-11. They came up short against the La Joya Community Lobos, falling 16-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lobos this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-1 on Monday.
As for La Joya Community, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.1 runs over those games.
For La Joya Community's part, Chris Mata was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. Mata has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, La Joya Community got a massive performance out of Aidan Escobedo, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Andrei Senreiso, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Independence wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, an 11-0 defeat against Glendale on the 14th. As for La Joya Community, they have also already played their next game, a 14-13 victory against Kellis on the 10th.
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