Blue Devils
| 04/22/25 vs Cuyahoga Heights | 14 |
| 04/17/25 @ South | 1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Trinity | 20 |
| 04/14/25 @ Trinity | 25 |
| 04/11/25 vs Western Reserve Academy | 13 |
| + 4 more games |
For the second straight game, Independence will face off against Cuyahoga Heights. The Blue Devils will head out to take on the Red Wolves at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 16 runs per game this season.
Independence took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 14-1 margin over Cuyahoga Heights. The Blue Devils haven't had any issues with the Red Wolves recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Sam Crooks was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning two RBI, two runs, and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, Owen Jenks was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and two RBI. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high. Dom Narduzzi was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Independence pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.9 runs over those games. As for Cuyahoga Heights, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
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