For the second straight game, Bakersfield will face off against Independence. The Drillers will head out to square off against the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Having struggled with seven defeats in a row, Bakersfield turned things around against Independence on Wednesday. They blew past the Falcons 11-1. That looming 11-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Drillers yet this season.
Wyatt Caid was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
Luke Meszaros
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Luke Meszaros, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jack Dunlap, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Bakersfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .636. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Bakersfield's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-10 and their overall record up to 3-23-1. As for Independence, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-13 record this season.
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