Independence has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Lutheran West Longhorns at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
On Monday, it was close, but Independence sidestepped Lutheran West for a 4-3 victory.
For Lutheran West's part, Eric Dill spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. Dill has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jonathan Barnes made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Independence's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-3. As for Lutheran West, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Independence has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lutheran West struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.6. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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