Independence extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 12-4 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lightridge Bolts. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Lightridge this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 6-2 on Wednesday.
Independence saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Halliday Fulcher, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Lightridge, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 18-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 7.6 runs this season.
On Lightridge's side, Avery Sullivan was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits Sullivan has posted since back in March. Emmi Harris also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Independence is set to square off against their familiar foe Briar Woods at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Independence 3.5, Briar Woods 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Lightridge will take on rival Riverside at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Bolts have won nine straight at home, while the Ram won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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