Independence extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 13-12 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-4 to the Bakersfield Christian Eagles, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, with their most recent defeat being a 10-4 loss on Wednesday.
Independence got a good showing from Mathew Riggio, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Independence saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was David Baralt Portillo, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double. Another was Eduardo Aguirre, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.
As for Bakersfield Christian, their win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-6-1. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won ten games by six runs or more so far this season.
On Bakersfield Christian's side, Zach Hall looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Karson Greer was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Kadyn Kirkley was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Coming up, Independence will square off against Bakersfield at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Falcons are facing the Drillers at the right time seeing as the Drillers are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Bakersfield Christian, they will take on Garces Memorial at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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