Foothill extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-2. They came up short against the Independence Falcons, falling 17-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 17-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2016.
Independence's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3-1. Considering their hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
For Independence's part, Raegan Perry looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Independence let Maylea Lutu and Michaela Ames run wild. Lutu went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles, while Ames went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI Lutu has posted since back in April of 2025. Kailey McCullough was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Coming up, Foothill will take on Burroughs at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Independence, they will square off against East Bakersfield at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
