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The Independence Patriots made easy work of the Mingo Central Miners on Saturday and carried off a 9-1 win. Considering the Patriots have won 13 games by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Kenzie Pierce tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Emma Lilly was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Parks, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Independence was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .381. They are 12-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Independence's victory bumped their record up to 16-7. As for Mingo Central, they dropped their record down to 4-7 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Independence will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Miners: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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