Independence extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 2-11-1. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Liberty Redhawks. If the Knights were looking for revenge after losing 16-0 to the Redhawks when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Avery Hillier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 11 Ks.
As for Liberty, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.6 runs over those games.
On Liberty's side, the result came thanks to Addison Hanson's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 14 Ks. Hanson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Coming up, Independence will challenge Frisco at 12:00 p.m. on Monday. The Raccoons will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Liberty, they will host Memorial at 1:00 p.m. on Monday.
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