The Walnut Ridge Scots will head out to square off against the Independence 76ers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Walnut Ridge is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last season last Wednesday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of Briggs.
Meanwhile, Independence lost 14-4 to South on Wednesday.
Aaiden Bush made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
Walnut Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Independence, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Walnut Ridge suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Independence in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Scots avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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