The Independence Falcons will head out to square off against the Garces Memorial Rams at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Independence is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Independence had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Arvin on Wednesday. Independence was the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over Arvin. Considering the Falcons have won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jace Gillenwater was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Isaiah Guzman was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was David Baralt Portillo, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Garces Memorial has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.29 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell 10-7 to Sierra Pacific. The loss was the Rams' first of the season.
Sam Gonzalez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Dylan Bell was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Independence's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for Garces Memorial, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Independence took their victory against Garces Memorial when the teams last played back in March of 2022 by a conclusive 6-0. Will Independence repeat their success, or does Garces Memorial has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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