For the second straight game, Independence will face off against Bakersfield. The Falcons will head out on the road to challenge the Drillers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Independence has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with five straight losses, while Bakersfield will come in with three straight victories.
On Wednesday, Independence came up short against Bakersfield and fell 6-3.
For Bakersfield's part, Rylee Arnold spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ryann Arnold, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Teriahna Robertson, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Bakersfield now has a winning record of 14-13. As for Independence, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-17-1.
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