For the second straight game, Fairview will face off against Independence. The Warriors will welcome the Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Monday just wasn't the day for Fairview's offense. They came up short against Independence on Monday, falling 7-0. The Warriors have struggled against the Blue Devils recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
For Independence's part, Fairview's batters probably weren't too happy with Anderson Jolliffe, who pitched a no hitter and racked up ten Ks (he gave up seven walks). Jolliffe has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Independence's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Vinny Carriero, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Independence hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fairview struck out ten times.
Independence pushed their record up to 8-3 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games. As for Fairview, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Fairview has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Independence struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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