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| 05/04/26 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 04/23/26 - Away | 2-13 L |
| 04/29/25 - Home | 2-14 L |
| 03/20/25 - Away | 2-17 L |
| 03/18/25 - Home | 3-15 L |
| + 5 more games |
Independence took an 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Overfelt, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The 76ers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Overfelt Royals on Monday, sneaking past 8-7. The victory was some much needed relief for the 76ers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Aaron Lin and Andrew Aberin did most of the damage at the plate: Lin got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Aberin got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most runs Lin has posted since back in March. Elijah Todd was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Independence always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Independence's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Overfelt, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 8-11.
Looking ahead, Independence will head out to challenge San Jose at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12 runs per game on average), something the 76ers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Overfelt, they will face off against Yerba Buena at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games the Warriors have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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