Garinger fell victim to Independence and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They suffered a tough 15-0 defeat at the hands of the Independence Patriots. The loss means Garinger is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Independence's part, the team relied heavily on Natalie Johnson, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydnee Platt, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1.
Garinger's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Independence, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Garinger will take on Rocky River at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky River is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning Garinger will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Independence, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Butler, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m.
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