If Independence was riding high fresh off their 14-0 takedown of Central last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Patriots lost 22-8 to the Ironwood Eagles on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Patriots have suffered since April 19, 2024.
Genevieve De La Cruz was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Serenity Mendez also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Independence has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-3 record this season. As for Ironwood, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-11.
Looking ahead, Independence will take on Glendale at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight. As for Ironwood, they will challenge Sunrise Mountain at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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