The Independence Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Chanute Blue Comets at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Independence's hitters might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Labette County on Tuesday. They fell victim to a rough 6-0 defeat at the hands of the Grizzlies. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Independence in their matchups with Labette County: they've now lost five in a row.
Independence saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tionne Johnson, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Meanwhile, Chanute scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Girard with a sharp 16-1 win. Considering Chanute has won five matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Independence's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-6. As for Chanute, they pushed their record up to 8-5 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home.
Independence came up short against Chanute in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 6-3. Will Independence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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