Eagles
| 03/28/26 vs Daviess County | 0 |
| 03/28/26 vs Moline | 4 |
| 03/27/26 vs Watertown | 3 |
| 03/27/26 vs Warren County | 4 |
| 03/26/26 @ Normal West | 14 |
| + 13 more games |
For the first time this season, Independence will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will face off against the Summit Spartans at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Independence's offense. They lost 9-0 to Daviess County on Saturday. The game marked the first time this season in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
Independence saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Piper Johnson, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Summit came into Thursday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Dickson County on Thursday, sneaking past 5-4.
Mia Veloz was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Mary Clark, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Independence has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-6 record this season. As for Summit, their win bumped their record up to 6-11.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Independence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Summit struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Independence came out on top in a nail-biter against Summit in their previous meeting back in May of 2025, sneaking past 4-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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