Independence and Hill are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2021, but likely not for long. The 76ers will host the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season.
Independence will bounce into Wednesday's contest after beating Mt. Pleasant, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The 76ers walked away with a 12-7 victory over the Cardinals on Friday.
Julieta Ramirez
| 05/02/25 @ Mt. Pleasant | 8 |
| 04/30/25 @ Gunderson | 10 |
| 04/16/25 @ San Jose | 7 |
| 04/15/25 @ Evergreen Valley | 12 |
| 04/11/25 vs Harker | 14 |
Skylar Crowell and Julieta Ramirez made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Crowell tossed three innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Ramirez struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Crowell went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one run, while Ramirez went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Joscelyn Santa Cruz, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. Arrie Aguilar was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Hill's offense. They came up short against Gunderson on Friday, falling 10-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Falcons in their meetings with the Grizzlies: they've now lost seven in a row.
Hill's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Independence, their win bumped their record up to 12-4.
Independence took their victory against Hill in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 17-1 score. Do the 76ers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Falcons turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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