For the second straight game, Independence will face off against Bakersfield. The Falcons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Drillers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Independence turned things around against Bakersfield on Monday. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Drillers. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 5, 2025, but that streak is no more.
For Bakersfield's part, Peter Dunlap put in work while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Dunlap has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Dunlap wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Johnathan Quintino, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
Independence's win bumped their record up to 7-19. As for Bakersfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-16 record this season.
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