Glendale couldn't quite beat Independence on Monday but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-point loss they were dealt last Friday. The Glendale Cardinals fell just short of the Independence Patriots by a score of 8-6. Glendale just can't catch a break and has now endured four defeats in a row.
Tzintzuni Hernandez Garcia made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On Independence's side, the team relied heavily on Genevieve DeLaCruz, who scored three runs and stole six bases while going 3-for-3. DeLaCruz is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Alyssa Ortega was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Glendale's loss dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Independence, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 8-8 record this season.
Glendale will head out on the road to face off against Youngker at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Youngker will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Glendale surely won't give up without a fight. As for Independence, they will head out on the road to square off against Washington at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Washington is coming into the contest with eight straight defeats at home, meaning Independence will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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