While Independence didn't have the best season last year (they finished 15-21), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They had just enough and edged out Mt. Vernon 8-7 on Thursday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 9-7 on Thursday.
Mustangs
| 06/05/25 @ Mt. Vernon | 8-7 |
| 06/05/25 @ Mt. Vernon | 9-7 |
| 05/30/25 @ Maquoketa Valley | 24-9 |
| 05/28/25 @ Williamsburg | 13-2 |
Independence's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-5. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Mt. Vernon, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-4.
Looking ahead, Independence will head out to face off against Benton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bobcats will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mt. Vernon, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 12-2 defeat against Underwood on the 6th.
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