Walnut Ridge and Independence are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2015, but likely not for long. The Walnut Ridge Scots will head out on the road to square off against the Independence 76ers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Walnut Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 14-11 to West.
Meanwhile, Independence put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their undefeated season alive. Everything went their way against Marion-Franklin as Independence made off with a 23-5 win. Considering Independence has won three matchups by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Anderson Mora was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits (he also only allowed one walk). Mora has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Mora was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Nathaniel Pigott was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing ten bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Jadiel Colon was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Walnut Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Independence, their victory bumped their record up to 4-0-1.
Walnut Ridge might still be hurting after the 17-0 loss they got from Independence when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Walnut Ridge avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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