Blue Devils
| 04/27/26 vs Fairview | 7 |
| 04/23/26 @ Berkshire | 6 |
| 04/21/26 vs Beachwood | 7 |
| 04/17/26 vs Western Reserve Academy | 6 |
| + 6 more games |
For the second straight game, Independence will face off against Fairview. The Blue Devils will face off against the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
Independence took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They never let Fairview get on the board and left with a 7-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Blue Devils in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won six in a row.
Fairview's batters probably weren't too happy with Anderson Jolliffe, who pitched a no hitter and racked up ten Ks (he gave up seven walks). Jolliffe has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Independence's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Vinny Carriero, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Independence hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fairview struck out ten times.
Independence's win bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Fairview, they moved to 3-5 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Fairview's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Independence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. It's a different story for Fairview, though, as they've only averaged .229. Will they be able to contain Independence's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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