It was an underclassman who stole the show on Tuesday as Nailea Lopez Flores came into the game on a mission. She wasn't messing around, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. The pitching appearance was her fourth straight with two or fewer walks.
Lopez Flores' strong effort led Independence over Washington and she'll get a chance to do so again: the teams have a rematch scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Thanks in part to Lopez Flores' efforts, the Patriots will roll in undefeated. Will Lopez Flores and the rest of the team keep the streak alive? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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