Orange had lost five straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-12 to make it six. They lost 13-3 to the Independence Blue Devils. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2015.
As for Independence, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season. Considering they have won 12 games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Independence's part, Sam Crooks made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Crooks has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
In other batting news, Dom Narduzzi was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and one stolen base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. Owen Jenks was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Coming up, Orange will welcome Wickliffe at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Independence, they will venture away from home to challenge Aurora at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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